SUFFRAGE DAY
Illustration & Concept Design | Commissioned Project
Illustration banner supporting a government petition to mark September 19, New Zealand’s Suffrage Day, as a national public holiday. As the first country to grant women the right to vote, this project serves as a tribute to the pioneers of the movement and to the generations of women who have continued to fight for equality.
Inspired by Art Deco aesthetics, I wove geometric lines with the bold suffrage colours of the movement, incorporating New Zealand elements such as ferns to ground the piece in its cultural identity. The design forms a visual timeline, spotlighting key figures from the suffrage movement, including the vital contributions of Māori women, to emphasise an inclusive and collective fight for rights. At its core, the banner symbolises strength, achievement, and the forward momentum of progress.
