Women's Empowerment Project
History is authored through the perspective of Western man,
which leads to altering or completely omitting truths that do not benefit his image or view.
The Women’s Empowerment Project is a series dedicated to revealing excluded “herstories”,
teaching hidden strengths, and encouraging people to think more critically about their influences.
The posters represent women who exemplify strength and progress.
The accompanying flyers and condensed history books include additional facts and add context.
Self-publishing prints and books is a historically democratic practice and has long been used to disseminate, propagate, advocate and give voice to the people – ultimately leading to understanding and progress.
Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson was a journalist and radio broadcaster and was one of the most sought after public speaker of her time. Her many achievements are not limited to being the first American journalist to be expelled from Nazi Germany.
Press for Progress -
Five layer screen print poster on chipboard. 11 in. x 15 in.
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Outspoken & Ambitious -
Two layer screen print flyer on chipboard. 7 in. x 10 in.
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Her Story: Dorothy Thompson -
Digital print, long stitch artist book. 4 in. x 5.5. in.
Digital print, boustrophedon fold zines.
Small 2 in. x 2.75 in. and
Large 2.75 in. and 4.25 in.
Wooden box. 4 in. x 4 in. x 4.25 in.
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2017
Ida Lewis
Ida Lewis was one of the few nationally appointed female Lighthouse Keeper in America, and was also at one point the highest paid individual to hold the post. She also used her skills and bravery to make an impressive amount of rescues during her lifetime.
Answer with Action -
Five layer screen print poster on chipboard. 11 in. x 15 in.
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Strong & Capable -
Two layer screen print flyer on chipboard. 7 in. x 10 in.
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Her Story: Ida Lewis -
Digital print, long stitch artist book. 4 in. x 5.5. in.
Digital print, boustrophedon fold zines.
Small 2 in. x 2.75 in.
Large 2.75 in. and 4.25 in.
Wooden box. 4 in. x 4 in. x 4.25 in.
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2017
Katharine Wright
Katharine Wright was the little known sister to the Wright brothers, without whom they would never have been confident or social enough to achieve the level off notoriety and their famed success of manned flight.
Support for Success -
Five layer screen print poster on chipboard. 11 in. x 15 in.
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Encouraging & Confident -
Two layer screen print flyer on chipboard. 7 in. x 10 in.
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Her Story: Katharine Wright -
Digital print, long stitch artist book. 4 in. x 5.5. in.
Digital print, boustrophedon fold zines.
Small 2 in. x 2.75 in.
Large 2.75 in. and 4.25 in.
Wooden box. 4 in. x 4 in. x 4.25 in.
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2017
