The Crece Association inaugurates a painting exhibition in Marbella that pays tribute to the historical role of women.

The Marbella City Council has supported the opening of the 'Nosotras' painting exhibition, a tribute by the Crece association to the role of women. It will be available for viewing from today until March 13 at the Art and Culture headquarters in Marbella. Councilwoman for Equality, Isabel Cintado, emphasized that "it is a great satisfaction to support an entity that has been doing magnificent work providing individualized attention to users and their families for over twenty years" and noted that "this initiative reflects their great commitment, sensitivity, and daily effort." The councilwoman stated that the exhibition is part of a program that will take place throughout March "as a recognition of all the women who have fought and paved the way throughout history," while highlighting "the quality of a collection that reaffirms that art is a fundamental tool for achieving real social integration."

For her part, the president of the association, Ana Villalobos, stated that the initiative "is an act of rebellion and a claim for so many women who did great things and were forgotten" and explained that "each of the works is dedicated to a female figure who marked a turning point in history, although the drawing does not necessarily represent her portrait, but symbolizes her legacy and contribution to humanity." Among the featured figures are historical figures such as Juana I of Castile and Christina of Sweden; activists like Toshiko Kishida, Nemonte Nenquimo, Harriet Tubman, or Greta Thunberg; social reformers like Savitribai Phule; artists like Manolita Chen or Kathleen Hanna; heroines like Rosa Cortés; and scientists like Marie Curie.

Villalobos indicated that "we are very proud because the creative process has been totally inclusive and each person has contributed according to their abilities; those with less motor skills worked on the backgrounds and others performed more detailed tasks." Furthermore, she mentioned that, after its time in Marbella, the exhibition will begin a tour that will take it to the Molino de Ojén from March 18 to 31 and, subsequently, to the Tourism Hall of the Monda City Council from April 3 to 30.