Using art as a tool for social good.
‘My Face is a Masterpiece’
Why do we so often see stories about facial difference as a ‘tragedy’, when they should be about triumph?
Calling all artists, allies, creatives, galleries.
Calling anyone living with a mark, scar or condition that affects appearance.
You can rewrite the story to bring about #FaceEquality and celebrate the unique artistry found in every face.
Your participation this #FaceEqualityWeek will help to tell the real story, that there is a masterpiece in every face.
Celebrate talents over tropes, skills on screens, amplify artists who “don’t fit the mould”, and elevate art that depicts visible difference.
“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” – Vincent Van Gogh
Art is a universal language. So whether you have a visible difference or not, unleash your creativity as a tool for social change. Here are some tools to get you started:
- Host an online or in person exhibition or event to support face equality.
- Get your colleagues together for a life-drawing session in support of face equality (don’t worry, no nudes necessary).
- Host an art class or assembly as an opportunity to discuss visible difference.
- Use ‘My Face is a Masterpiece’ to share your story, or amplify someone else’s, whether you’re an ally or someone living with a facial or visible difference, join the movement.
