Brides’ March Annual Gladys Ricart & Domestic Violence Memorial Walk
With consent from the families whose loved ones are represented, I was invited to make memorial art for the 25th Annual Brides' March to prevent domestic violence. The art honors Gladys Ricart, whose tragic murder inspired the first Brides' March in 2001, and three women who lost their lives to domestic violence in New York City.
Brides' March demonstrates how art can soothe grief and build community power. As we walked seven miles through Manhattan and the Bronx, we heard from survivors, families, grassroots organizers, electeds, youth, and men who are all calling to stop domestic violence. We uplifted the lives of Elizabeth Rodriguez, Shirley Rodriguez, Arianna Reyes, and Gladys Ricart as Brides' March stepped towards another 25 years of legacy-building towards a future without domestic violence.
I also created these partnership graphics and designs uplifting imagery from the March in my capacity as a communications consultant.
“The Brides March movement was amplified incomparably during our 25th year commemorative events, thanks to Julienne’s communication and visual artwork support. Over a several months contract, they crafted images of victims of femicide with care for their family members, supported with web development, developed messaging campaigns that led to the expansion of our viewership by over 300% on socials. They even traveled to participate in person to support on the day of the event. If you’re seeking a human centered, big picture executor, rooted in the values of your brand or organization, I highly recommend Julienne. Thank you for your support to me as an ED, turning abstract visions into beautiful engagements and tangible results.”
- Lethy Liriano, Executive Director of Brides’ March Annual Gladys Ricart & Domestic Violence Memorial Walk
Learn more about Brides’ March and their legacy here.