Just finished mural from the amazing Helen Bur as the first one of the 8th edition of ‘Out in the Open’ of KIRK Gallery.
It was such a pleasure having Helen here, and we are very happy to present her new mural ‘Barrier’.
About the mural the artist tells the following:
“This mural was created on P. Jørgensens Maskinfabrik in Aalborg, an old machines factory that first opened in 1918. The First World War provided a gateway for women into the industrial and engineering workforce as they were offered higher salaries, government-sponsored childcare and specialised training. During this period many women gained economic independence, more personal freedom and a greater sense of their own worth. However, as soon as the war was over, in the interest of men having jobs to return to, women were swiftly removed from these positions through media propaganda, closure of childcare and discrimination. This piece is a homage to those women whose contributions to engineering maybe have been restricted, unwritten or erased due to systematic barriers and obstacles of prejudice.”
Helen Bur (b.1990) is a British artist currently based in London, working between the UK and on the road. Using traditionally influenced techniques in figuration, she works with both her own images and collects from the vast pool of ever expanding found imagery, to embrace paintings role and ability to provide a contemporary social narrative. Helen’s work can be seen adoring walls across the globe from Brazil to India to the USA & Europe where she has participated in various notable projects and festivals.
SPONSORS //
Big thanks to Loxam, Plus Malergrossisten, Aalborg Apartments, Jan Højer Pedersen and Scheelsminde