Women empowering women exhibition

Multi-award-winning photographer and business owner Victoria Fitzmaurice will launch her latest exhibition on the Central Coast on June 6.

Women Empowering Women is Fitzmaurice’s second social commentary exhibition and follows the success of her domestic violence photography for the NSW Police It’s Not Black or White exhibition in 2023.

Conceived during COVID through reflection of her photographic journey, Fitzmaurice said she was inspired by amazing people she had met and was inspired by the sentiment that “it takes a village” .

“Women connecting and empowering other women on so many topical issues and injustices that subtly, or profoundly, affect us as women was predominant,” she said.

With a vision to engender hope, inspiration, courage and resilience and to spark proactive change, Fitzmaurice sought out inspirational women.

“The remarkable women represented in this exhibition demonstrate extraordinary resilience and a fierce determination not to be defined by adversity, gender or sexuality,” she said.

“Insightful stories align each participant’s portrait, offering hope and inspiration to female audiences of all ages, influencing beyond gender.”

The exhibition highlights women who have proved they can make it in male dominated professions, women who understand you’re never too old to reinvent yourself, and those who have battled and survived such things as breast cancer, mental health issues, homelessness, rape, domestic violence, addiction, or cyberbullying.

It also features women who tackled life head on, not knowing their identity as one of the Stolen Generation, who faced the challenges of becoming disabled, or received an ADHD diagnosis later in life.

“This exhibition has the potential to touch many lives,” Fitzmaurice said.

“For some, a story might resonate deeply in the present moment, while for others, reflecting on the narratives and powerful images may serve as a source of future inspiration, providing hope or igniting courage.”

The Women Empowering Women Exhibition will be on show at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre from 10am-2pm daily from June 6-20.

Opening night will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 6pm and will include canapes, a glass of sparkling wine and meeting some of the inspiring women.

To book search Women empowering Women central Coast at Eventbrite.com.au

The exhibition will also be shown at The Art House, Wyong, in September.