WOMXN 2 WOMXN CONVERSATIONS
A series of panel discussions
August, September & October 2020
Artists
Wife, Mother, Artist
20 August 2020 (This can be viewed here)
This panel discussion was hosted by Olwethu de Vos (artist & curator) and Palesa Suthane (Curator), and looked at the challenges and spaces that womxn make for themselves as artists, wives and mothers. The Speakers were Bronwyn Lace (artist), Louise Van de Bijl (artist), Usha Seejarim (artist).
White Privilege and barriers to entry
27 August 2020 (This can be viewed here)
This panel discussion dealt with womxn artist’s experiences around White privilege and barriers to entry with in the visual arts eco-system. The discussion was hosted by Palesa Suthane (Curator & Content Generator) and Olwethu de Vos (Artist & Curator). The speakers were Cow Mash (artist), Michele Rolstone (artist), Rivel Pillay (artist & co-ordinator), Philiswa Lila (artist), Nyakallo Maleke (artist), Dana Margo Hall (artist).
We are all educated
01 October 2020 (This can be viewed here)
This panel discussion delved into womxn’s notions around formal education in relation to men’s seeming ability to enter the market without formal education. Entitled “We are all educated”, the discussion was hosted by Palesa Suthane (Curator & Content Generator) and Olwethu de Vos (Artist & Curator). The speakers were Keneilwe Mokoena (artist & curator), Percy Maimela (artist), Greatjoy Ndlovu (artist), Bev Bo (artist).
Being a self-made artist or working in the gallery system
17 October 2020 (This can be viewed here)
This panel discussion sought to explore the artist career journey through a discussion about self-representation or gallery representation. Artists and Gallerists discussed the potential benefits and pitfalls for artists. The discussion was hosted by Palesa Suthane (Curator & Content Generator) and Olwethu de Vos (Artist & Curator). The speakers were Valerie Kabov (First Floor Gallery Harare), Aysha Waja (curator of the Turbine Art Fair) and Senzeni Marasela (artist).