female artists

Favianna Rodriguez's work bridges the gap between social justice movements and the marginalized individuals with which community organizers work. "I use art to transform global politics," she says.

Artwork by Favianna Rodriguez

Junie Latte is an art student at Montreal's Concordia University. Her latest project is a "sound sculpture" made from women's voices collected from around the world. I speak with Junie about what motivated her project, her influences, and what she has in store next. If you're interested in submitting your voice to Junie's project, visit her website (also in French) at womensvoices.webs.com. Transcript coming soon!

You don’t have to be a full time animal rights activist to spread the good word about healthy food, climate change, and women’s and children’s rights. Ruby Roth, author and illustrator of the recently released That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals: A Book About Vegans, Vegetarians, and All Living Things, recently spoke to me about her woman-friendly artwork and why children are smarter than people often think.