“Choose to Challenge”
Discussing themes of mental wellbeing and positive self talk beyond gender stereotypes for International Women’s Day 2021.
Scope: Co-created Youth Street Art project workshopping with 8 students from Erindale College workshopping the theme “Choose to Challenge” with keynote talk from female Olympian Caroline Buchanan on how to overcome negative thinking and gender stereotypes. The workshop included a module on “Expressive Type”, and how to use art to empower ourselves.
Timeline: Mural delivered in 2 days on site + one day workshop off site with keynote talk and Expressive Type module. The final artwork was revealed with a media launch including interviews in The Canberra Times, City News, WIN News and ABC Radio. The launch was attended by the Minister for Women and Minister for Sport.
Team: Artwork design and workshop facilitation by Bohie. ACT Government coordinator Lisa Petheram. Mural hands arts students from Erindale College.
Funding: TCCS, ACT Government grant in partnership with YWCA
Location: Garema Place, Canberra Centre ACT
Year
2021
Client
ACT Government
"I think the highlight of this project is getting to see how street art can effect the public, and seeing the impact it can have on people just walking past every day…
Bohie showed me that not only is [street art] a job, but it’s a fun thing to do as well."
— Workshop Participant “Choose to Challenge. International Women’s Day 2021”