In the vast expanse of human creativity, imagination has no bounds, how do women uniquely navigate and sculpt the world of artistic expression? For centuries, the contributions of female artists have woven rich textures into the tapestry of art history, yet their stories and achievements have often lingered in the shadows. In an era that champions diversity and inclusivity, the spotlight reveals a landscape where creativity is not just shared but is profoundly shaped by women.
In this blog, we celebrate "women creativity" through the voices of female artists who are not just part of the creative landscape but are actively redefining it. Prepare to be inspired by their insights, and what it means for creativity to be female.
What does “women creativity” mean to female artists?
In our quest to delve deeper into the essence of "women creativity," we reached out to an array of extraordinary female artists from various corners of the globe and asked them what “Creativity is female” means to them. With unique perspectives, each artist contributed to a rich tapestry of insights on this question.
Ema Shin: I can generally agree with this question. Because every human being on the planet once was in the womb of a woman before they were born. Therefore, females are creative.
Hailey Wyatt: Creativity transcends gender, however, I think it is very important to celebrate female creativity. In general, it’s not uncommon for art done by women to be seen as “craft”, whereas art done by men to be seen as... art. Especially in my field where sewing is (generally) seen as a woman’s domestic chore and is therefore not respected as an art form or as a medium for some sort of higher level of creativity. All genders have an incredible capacity for creative self-expression.
Naomi Burke: My creativity for me is female. I found myself as a woman outside of being a mom through my art form. I became more connected to myself and rediscovered my passions.
Sofie: I believe creativity is human. We can’t help but create as a species. I think the way I personally connect with the sentence is through my everyday life. I'm blessed with an expanding network and connections with other female creatives. The support and recognition I feel in this community is the most rewarding feeling. I'm grateful for this and for the trust I have in my creativity. The biggest gift of all - for sure!
Andrea Frieling: “Creativity is Female” for me means that this is not confined to gender roles and recognizes the unique, available perspectives that women bring through the creative world. It also means that it celebrates the creative force of intuition and the strength that women bring to all their first creative and artistic fields.
Rugburn: I think that there are a lot of feminine traits that are required in creativity, such as being able to tap into your emotions, being able to show vulnerability, and having fun with it. I think my prescription for female creativity would be to say, just take the first step, just get started, and trust the process along the way.
Ma Ceramiste: Women are as creative as they are intuitive, sensible, and they've always been inspired by what you wear living as a woman in society or even in their daily lives. And they are expressed in a very singular way. If I have one advice to give, it would be just be yourself, and do whatever you'd like, because there is no limit to creativity.
It's a privilege to bring these conversations to light, offering a glimpse into the minds of women who are shaping the contemporary art scene and challenging and redefining what it means to be creative.