WOMCOM: WOMEN POWER IN COMICS

Building the Communities & Futures of Comics

At the conclusion of the international project WOMCOM: Women Power in Comics, which explores the representation of women and the roles of female creators in the field of comics, Tinta will host a two-day comics conference. Alongside female artists, publishers, editors, and researchers, we will reflect on the current and future perspectives of comics production and examine the power of comics as an emancipatory tool for potential social change. We will also highlight various artistic, community, and activist practices that fuel creativity and solidarity within the regional and international comics scene.

In part, the conference will take place within the framework of the traditional Saturday Comics Fair at Kino Šiška. Visiting female comics creators from around the world will share their knowledge and experience through masterclasses and talks, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how comics are made. Kino Šiška will also host an international group exhibition showcasing works of more than 30 female artists from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, and Hungary, created during the WOMCOM comics residencies.

The international project WOMCOM: Women Power in Comics highlights the strength of diverse original voices and addresses gender equality in the field of comics. An online platform, established as part of the project, presents and promotes female comics creators, their works, and their projects, fostering creativity and new collaborations in the field of comics art. While it already features artists who have participated in the project’s past activities, it remains open to other creators who wish to join.

The WOMCOM project is co-funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Union. Project partners: Kino Šiška (SI), SKCNS Fabrika (RS), AKC Attack (HR), Bakelit Multi Art Center (HU), PostScriptum (GR), Association for Comic Affirmation (MNE).
Illustration: Anna Júlia Benczédi
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