Millennium Court Arts Centre

Approached by MCAC, the group eagerly took hold of the project. They discussed the different situations regarding the women's liberation movement in each of their respective home countries, and the vastly different global situations present today.

Using colourful fabrics, personal clothing, embroidery, screen printing and appliqué, the banner draws out cultural and personal references, and symbols relevant to each individual in the group. The umbrella represents protection but also isolation, and a circle of held hands represents the importance of support and kindness.

“I am proud to have contributed to this memorable art project; got to work with and learn from some very talented women. Together we worked in spirit with the founders of the suffragette movement and the many other women’s groups across the country.”
Tonya McMullan, Artist

Millennium Court Arts Centre (MCAC) is a fresh and experimental arts centre based in Portadown, Northern Ireland, focusing on contemporary visual art.

Tonya McMullan studied Sculpture at Edinburgh College of Art and has since continued to develop her practice, exploring a range of media. She has taken part in and organised many international projects including ‘Give & Take’, an international exchange project and was selected to take part in the 2012 SPILL Festival of Live Art. Her practice revolves around the exploration of life in the public space through context-specific, participatory and performative interactions and interventions.