ARTIST
Anjali Chandrashekar, Empowering Women Through Art with the help of Picture It
Anjali Chandrashekar is a young artist and entrepreneur who is using her talents to empower women and bring about positive change in the world. As the founder of Picture It, a nonprofit organization that promotes gender equality through art, Chandrashekar is working to create a world where women are empowered and their voices are heard.
Chandrashekar was born in India and raised in the United States. She developed a passion for art at a young age and began creating her own works of art in various mediums. As she grew older, she became increasingly interested in using her art to make a positive impact on the world. In 2017, while studying at the University of Southern California, she founded Picture It to do just that.
Picture It is a nonprofit organization that empowers women through art by providing a platform for women to share their stories and express themselves creatively. The organization works with artists around the world to create pieces that highlight the experiences of women and promote gender equality.
One of the ways that Picture It empowers women is through its Artist in Residence program. The program brings together artists from different backgrounds and disciplines to create works of art that address issues related to gender equality. Picture It also hosts workshops and events that encourage women to express themselves creatively and share their stories.
Chandrashekar’s work with Picture It has been recognized by numerous organizations and publications. She has been named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and a Young Leader by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. She has also been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, and other media outlets.
Through her work with Picture It, Chandrashekar is showing that art can be a powerful tool for change. By empowering women to express themselves creatively and share their stories, she is creating a world where women’s voices are heard and their experiences are valued.