About this item
An artist and activist committed to the empowerment of women and girls has created a gorgeous illustrated volume, blending watercolor and short biography to showcase the contributions of more than fifty influential female leaders whose words and actions are a passionate call to arms.Distraught by the results of the 2016 election and the realization that the nation was not ready for its first female president, Kimothy Joy found herself poring over the biographies of brave women throughout history - those who persisted in the face of daunting circumstances - to learn from their experiences.Turning to art, Joy channeled her feelings to the canvas, bringing these strong women to life in bold watercolor portraits surrounded by inspirational hand-lettered quotes.
About the Author
Kimothy Joy is a Denver based artist whose work combines watercolor and pen with hand lettering. She has collaborated with the Women's March on Washington, I AM THAT GIRL, Juniper Books, Gucci, Melinda Gates, author Jessica Bennett, and poets Nikita Gill and Cleo Wade. Her illustrations have also been featured in Glamour, Teen Vogue, O, Oprah Magazine, Refinery29, Washington Post and Huffington Post.
Kimothy's artwork aims to add a sincere and hopeful message of empowerment to women in a conversation where that is often lacking. She is passionate about social justice and women's empowerment and has created a business that gives back to organizations advocating for girls and women like EMILY's List. Kimothy is also a creative consultant for socially conscious organizations such as Smart Girl and Soul Day Foundation. Additionally, she participates in organizing Denver's TEDx programs to incite change and spread progressive ideas.
