Winner
Kimberley Martins
2025PaintingUK
Artist Profile
Chema Mwana Wangu
Self-taught illustrator whose piece 'Chema Mwana Wangu' (Shona: 'My Child') depicts her brother Sean emerging from mists. Her practice centres on amplifying family members' voices through art. Recognised by the Women in Art 2024 Prize and awarded the Susan Angoy Prize for artists of African and Caribbean heritage.
Award:Winner
Category:Painting
2025
Art in Focus: Delving Deep into the Transformative Impact of Painting
WOMEN
IN ART
PRIZE
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Shadows in the Snow
Whispers of the North
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"The artist's work represents a pivotal moment in contemporary painting, bridging traditional techniques with modern sensibilities."
— Women In Art Prize Jury, 2025