You're the Women, Make It Work

Misa Boshoma Tinkie, You're the Women, Make It Work, Screenprint mixed media, 48 x 32cm, 2025, Framed

My art stems from a deeply personal journey and a desire to express the complex emotions of womanhood and social struggle. I explore the expectations placed on women and the silent battles they endure- between self-blame, judgment, and the search for freedom.

Working mainly in printmaking, especially cyanotype, monotypes and linocuts, I embrace both control and unpredictability.

The process often produces smudges or fading, symbolizing the fragility of emotions and the shifting nature of identity. My recurring blue floral patterns, inspired by Chinese vase designs, represent how women are often valued like delicate objects-cherished until “cracked”, when their worth is questioned though their essence remains intact.

Through my work, I challenge these perceptions and reclaim the authenticity pf womanhood. I aim to create a space where silenced emotions can be seen, shared, and understood-reflecting both my own experiences and those of countless others.