Malala - print of oil and acrylic painting by Abigail Bran

ARTIST STATEMENT: Although improved from previous centuries, gender equality is still a prevalent fight in society. I recognize my place of privilege as someone who has received an education from a young age, but there are many girls and women across the globe that are still fighting for this human right. An incredible advocate for women’s education, is Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai. I find Malala incredibly inspiring. She was just 16 when she delivered a speech at the United Nations on the need for gender equality and is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. By adding gender-based statistical findings around her portrait I hope to convey this gross injustice which her progressive work challenges. ABOUT THE ARTIST: This piece is Shortlisted in the 2022 Sovereign Art Foudation Students Prize in Guernsey. Abigail created this piece aged 17 while a student at Ladies College.