On International Women’s Day 2024, we’re excited to amplify the voices and talents of culturally and racially marginalised creatives inclusive of WOC and non-binary folk. This year’s spotlight includes creatives Moreblessing Maturure, Rashmi Ravindran and Maria Tran. Check out their showcased creative works as part of Diversity Arts’ initiatives across the years.
Spotlight: Moreblessing Maturure
Listen to an interview with multidisciplinary artist, activist, Ted X speaker and creative director of FOLK magazine, Moreblessing Maturure about fighting erasure, the importance of having spaces to experiment and create, and the need for critics of colour
Spotlight: Rashmi Ravindran
“They’ve challenged the status quo by telling stories not often seen or heard in our cultural landscape.” – Rashmi Ravindran on platforming South Asian artists in her intergenerational short film, First Impressions. Rashmi is a Writer, Director and Producer based in Darug country.
Spotlight: Maria Tran
Operation Kung Flu is a film that entertains us with the notion of how we deal with racism in a Hong Kong action female cop genre way. Maria Tran is an actor, filmmaker and martial artist working across video, performance and action choreography.
Spotlight: Creative Equity Toolkit
Looking to explore the connections between gender, race, support, and equal pay in the creative industry? Check out the #CreativeEquityToolkit for valuable resources on International Women’s Day.