Mar 13
Seven Women Who Make Murals
by: Laura Kochman
by: Laura Kochman
Artist Candy Chang at a paint day for The Atlas of Tomorrow. Photo by Steve Weinik.
Women’s history happens every day of the year, but March is officially Women’s History Month—so we’ll take the opportunity to celebrate. Here are seven talented women that we’ve worked with over the years, among many others.
A muralist from North Philadelphia whose work focuses on Puerto Rican heritage.
A portion of Sing Because it is Heard by Betsy Casañas. Photo by Steve Weinik.
A process-based artist who works through the lens of ecology.
A portion of Uprooted/reRooted at Cramp Elementary School, by Marion Wilson. Photo by Steve Weinik.
Sembrando Sueños, Cosechando Esperanzas © 2017, City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program / Patricia Barrera. Esperanza Academy Charter School, 301 West Hunting Park Avenue. Photo by Steve Weinik.
A longtime collaborator and muralist with an interest in formal and figurative design.
Philadelphia Muses by Meg Saligman. Photo by Steve Weinik.
An artist whose participatory public art pushes back against isolation.
The Atlas of Tomorrow by Candy Chang. Photo by Steve Weinik.
A muralist, educator, and activist who uses visual narrative for social change.
Artist Michelle Angela Ortiz behind Flores de Libertad at Philadelphia City Hall. Photo by Dave Tavani.
A painter with a fine arts background—and a graduate of our Muralist Training Program.
Tribute to Marie Dendy, by Priscilla Bell. Photo by MAP staff.
Last updated: Mar 13, 2019
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The level of detail in this work is incredible! These women should be super proud of their work. It is stunning!
-Matthew
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