This blog was written by guest blogger and intern in GBM’s US Office, Alison Souders.

Inspired by Professor Wangari Maathai, April Waters has painted a beautiful portrait to honor her at an upcoming art show. Waters is a talented painter who gets inspiration from water and her passion for the environment. This is apparent in her breathtaking landscapes as well as in a unique exhibit titled “Sheros”, Contemporary Women Leaders for Peace and the Environment. This exhibit highlights six women leaders, including Prof. Maathai.

Waters had the opportunity to meet Prof. Maathai in Seattle and learn more about her and the Green Belt Movement, while also photographing her in order to render a larger-than-life size portrait of Prof. Maathai to be presented alongside the other portraits in the exhibit.

“Sheros”, Contemporary Women Leaders, will be on exhibit at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon between February 25th and May 14th. The second show will be held at the Jacobs Gallery in Eugene, Oregon from June 18th to July 12th. Plans are also in the making for fall shows in Portland, Oregon and the Washington, DC area. Waters hopes to bring many students through the shows to introduce the Green Belt Movement’s work to young men and women.

Upon completion of these shows, Waters will sell the portraits, of which a portion of the proceeds will go to the Green Belt Movement and other distinguished causes. She hopes for the paintings to end up in a museum or non-profit where the public may enjoy them and learn more about the causes of the incredible women she has painted.

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