Women of Change

β€œWomen of Change” captures an accurate but unfortunate reality: in the 21st century, women continue to face significant pay inequality, with most recent data suggesting that women in the United States earn an average of 80 cents to every dollar earned by men.

About

Simmons’ professional experience in the atmosphere of corporate advertising was the impetus for this series and commissioned as part of UNSDG5 - (The United Nations Sustainability Development Goal #5) aiming to achieve global gender equality through conversation and collaboration.

The piece itself features 80 β€œpennies,” with original illustrations of historically renowned women across myriad industries who have contributed to the dialogue and fight for gender equality.

Simmons made this piece in 2019 prior to COVID - with the intention of updating the design annually, so she included a β€œJane Doe,” portrait - meant to encourage women to continue fighting for equality and further close the gender wage gap.

The Barbara Kruger-esque question about β€œWhat Sense (aka - β€˜cents’) will you give up for a Dollar?” is a double-entendre meant to challenge and inspire audiences not only to understand current economic disparities, but also to respect and learn about the gender wage gap across most industries.

DIMENSIONS: 40(h) x 28(w)
MEDIUM:
Limited Run Print; Edition of 80 (each), Signed and Numbered
YEAR:
2019

Meet the Women

Women in Global Politics

Women in Writing & Literature

Women in Civil Rights

Women in Engineering & Sports

Women in Social Justice

Women in the Arts

Women in Medicine & Education

Women in Math & Science

Women in US Government

Women in World History

Women in Business