Hilda Mumbi, Body Discrimination
This piece condemns the fabricated beauty standards of today. A lot of women are battling depression, annorexia and other eating disorders trying to be beautiful. A woman can never be beautiful enough in this society and it is a disturbing reality that we have to live in. As such the subject of this piece, is seen holding a phone in her hand which reflects the toxic pressure of social media. While one of her legs is big, the other is small to reflect the impossible beauty standards laid out for women.
Left: Timelines: This piece talks about the ridiculous timelines that women are supposed to reach. The society dictates, when they should join and finish school, and the subject of marriage pressure and having children is something that most women struggle with. As such the subject of this piece is a lady who is confined in clock. The expression on her face is sad, which reflects the pain that women go through to fulfil the society’s expectations.
Center: Invalidation: The effort that a woman puts in her work is equal to that of men, and sometimes even more. However, despite this, the society never appreciates the efforts made by women, on the contrary the most people, invalidate their hard work and bring up ridiculous excuses as to why they have prospered. The subject of this piece is a lawyer with court pillars behind her. I decided to highlight her body parts to show some of the sexual assaults that women go through in the work place, and how they are belittled because of their gender.
Right: I Cry Series: I did the I Cry Series in celebration of Women’s History Month, March. Despite the milestones made in fighting for Women’s right, women are still at a disadvantage and face alot of discrimination. As such I wanted to highlight and condemn the injustices that I and most women have gone through.
I am Hilda Mumbi, known as Wambui Mumbi in the art world, a talented graphic designer and artist hailing from Kenya. Among my numerous creations, one holds a special significance and meaning. Over the years, I have actively participated in various prestigious gallery exhibitions, such as the Manjano Art Festival in 2019 and the Yellow [some other exhibition, but the name is cut off]. Through my artistic endeavors, I strive to convey emotions, stories, and messages that resonate with viewers, leaving a lasting impact. As a dedicated artist, I continuously explore new avenues to express my creativity and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Kenya.