Special Feature: Women and Art

The Office of International Women’s Issues is proud to highlight women’s unique contributions to the world of art.  There are challenges faced by women in every corner of the world.  The power of artistic expression, whether political or personal, can enable women to confront and overcome these challenges.  Female artists shift attitudes and create positive change by embracing their talents and sharing them with the world. 

We interviewed two artists from two different world regions: Sana Elbashir from Sudan and Lamia Jamal Talebani from Iraq. Each of these individuals showcase diverse talents and innovations as artists and provide a snapshot of women changing the world. Please see below to view their works and their stories. Larger view of artwork

Sana Elbashir
Freising, Germany

Born in Saudi Arabia and educated in Sudan, Sana Elbashir currently lives and works as a visual artist in Germany. Her paintings use color and shape to catch the eye and the emotions of the viewer, ultimately conveying her viewpoint. Sana’s paintings have been featured in Germany but also throughout Africa and the Middle East. For more information: http://www.sudanartists.org/sanameltaib.htm