Reimagining Established Gender Roles in Post Colonial African Cultures

Authors

Madelyn Molloy, College of the Holy CrossFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-23-2025

First Advisor

Melissa Trafton

Department

Art

Abstract

Inspired by her experiences as an American immigrant woman from Kenya, artist, Wangechi Mutu, creates multi-media collages meant to reclaim and reimagine the Black female body. Her composition of surrealist forms and fantastical landscapes is visually effective, while simultaneously drawing criticisms against destructive gender norms, Western beauty standards, and modern-day racism.

Recommended Citation

Molloy, Madelyn, "Reimagining Established Gender Roles in Post Colonial African Cultures" (2025). Montserrat Student Scholarship. 3.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/mont_stu_scholarship/3