'Presence' Silent Solidarity Women's Walk,

About the event

There are two marches scheduled , of which one I am coordinating , and the other collaborating with.

The first is a protest and march running between 12-3. I will be attending the networking and organisational meetings for this march , and my walk will commence as the first finishes as a sign of remembrance and prayer at roughly 3.30pm

Here is the concept/ details behind my art piece; 

It is a silent walk of hopefully 100 women dressed in white that draws on elements of historical costume.
We will also be wearing purple bows with hundreds to pass out to the community to wear and keep in respect and strength.

We would also be stopping at particular locations and holding hands , such as the job centre and the courts. 

The idea is to present a silent movement of strength after the uproar of a protest , a living and continuing memory of the presence of women , both in the past , the present and our future. 

In 1913 in washington DC , the first march for women's rights commenced in protest to the inauguration of the new president who threatened their progression for equality. 

With the current political situation in America , with women's marches happening for the very same reason 104 years later , it is important to present an image , a sculpture of historical women in a contemporary context. 

Why should you sponsor?

It is important to give women a voice in the present political climate. 

Thousands of people will see and be involved in the organisation of these protests and to support this is to support women of the city.

Thousands will remember who helped make the walks possible. 

There will be media coverage from the express and star and I will tell them who has sponsored me as I have several close connections due to my work at an art gallery.

Hannah Mary Taylor

I am an assistant curator and events organisor for Asylum Art Gallery and Mental Spaces CIC.

I also work with disabled students at Wolverhampton and Aston University. 

I have been working as an artist for 3 years after graduating from Abersytwyth University and work with the community every day to develop holistic and supportive approaches to engaging and developing with the arts.

My linkedin : https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hannahtaylorart

The Gallery I work for: http://www.theasylumartgallery.com/

I have organised and run over 30 exhibitions over the last 2 years , including my own performances. 

I collaborate with multiple venues and diverse groups on a regular basis. 

This art piece i am organising in response to womens rights is very close to my heart and passions and I believe it will benefit the community to remember the past aswell as think about our future.

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