WOMEN UNITED
Abby Wake - Dancer
Queensland humanist photographer Charmaine Lyons presents
intimate portraits of 200 women embedded in their individual
lifescapes.
After witnessing the historic 2017 International Women's Day
marches with hundreds of thousands collectively protesting for women's rights - the need to recognise and value the voice of women, Lyons was moved to create this body of work.
Witnessing the power, strength and determination of the many women
united throughout this event, Lyons was moved to stand in solidarity with her own medium by creating an enduring photographic march.
Travelling throughout rural, regional, and urban Australia for 3
years, Lyons captured a diverse selection of women, women of all ages and walks of life, women who had answered the call to participate.
In capturing the essence, the voice of each woman in her own
space, Lyons challenges us to reflect on and respond to the imbedded story of each photographic portrait.
