Women Change Makers: Celebrating the Hidden Heroines Who Shaped Our World
An inspiring and eye-opening exhibition of bold portraiture, forgotten stories, and the fight for recognition

Step into a powerful celebration of courage, creativity, and transformation. Women Change Makers is a vibrant, thought-provoking art exhibition that shines a light on trailblazing women who have reshaped society—yet remain largely absent from the stories we tell about our past and present.

This visually stunning collection features sixteen vertical panoramic portraits of women who broke barriers, defied expectations, and helped shift the world in bold new directions. Created in response to traditional portraiture—where male figures often dominate—these artworks reimagine how we honour female achievement, offering a fresh and more inclusive take on legacy and leadership.

But this exhibition doesn’t just look forward—it also looks back.

Interwoven throughout the gallery are humorous reworkings of 1950s advertisements, cleverly painted to highlight the often absurd and patronizing depictions of women from mid-century media. These satirical pieces provide a playful yet pointed reminder of what women have had to “put up with”—and why change is not only overdue, but essential.

You’ll also hear real voices: oral histories from women who’ve lived, worked, fought, and triumphed, adding a rich, authentic layer to the visual experience. Their personal stories—moving, funny, resilient—bring the portraits to life and invite visitors to reflect on the lived realities behind the faces.

What to expect at Women Change Makers:

• Art with a Mission: These aren’t just portraits. They’re acts of reclamation—bold responses to the erasure of women in public memory.
• Context through Comedy: Hilarious yet insightful painted recreations of retro adverts reveal just how far we’ve come (and what we’ve overcome).
• Real Voices, Real Stories: Listen to oral histories from the women whose experiences, wisdom, and wit help us understand the stakes of visibility and change.
• Engaging for All: Whether you’re an art lover, history buff, activist, or just curious, this exhibition is accessible, moving, and memorable.

Women Change Makers asks us to reconsider who gets remembered and celebrated—and how we can build a more inclusive cultural memory. It’s a show full of strength, satire, and storytelling, inviting you to laugh, learn, and leave inspired.

Bring your curiosity—and perhaps a friend or two—and immerse yourself in an exhibition that redefines representation with heart, humour, and honesty.