Oliver Tippl

Growing up I always sought female energy in a world built for and by masculine powers. Today’s multifaceted women not only shape and inspire me as a person, but also continue the fight for emancipation. It is through the cohesion of many individual stories and forces that we move forward as a society. I am continually inspired by those who share their stories and show their faces in a world of isolation and separation.

Since the start of working on the award, for such an important cause as female emancipation, I have felt a great responsibility. I feel the responsibility to do justice to this long and ongoing fight for equality, especially to those who are standing in the front.

By wearing my brooch, I want the winner to feel encouraged in her actions and creations and know how many wonderful faces and stories have her back.

My piece represents how we are shaped by the battles we fight and the beauty that can come out of those fights. It shows the importance of banding together and supporting each other.