On Exhibit in Taproot’s Kendall Center Lobby
Empowerment & Responsibility:
Paintings by Danika Wright
January 21–February 28, 2026
This collection of paintings brings together two distinct bodies of work… A Celebration of Women and Climate Change…[and] these two series form a dialogue between empowerment and responsibility, between humanity and the natural world. They reflect my belief that uplifting all people and addressing climate change are not separate pursuits but deeply interconnected efforts essential to building a more equitable and sustainable world.
—Danika Wright
Danika Wright, Blue Streak Mama
Danika Wright is inspired by people and their relationship with the world around them. In her portraits, she has tackled topics such as climate change, women’s empowerment, and juggling reality. Formerly a 3D artist in the film and game industry, her skills in realism combine with an emotional, evocative style. Each of her portraits tells a story and her series of works expand on those stories, presenting her views on some of the most human issues we face.
As we explore the story of sisters, love, jealousy, and the Divine in Till We Have Faces, Danika’s figures reflect our own humanity, how we perceive our places in the world, and how we respect and cherish each other and our Earth.
In the series A Celebration of Women, Danika was influenced by Melinda Gates’s book The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World. “These paintings pay tribute to women,” she writes, “whose strength, resilience, and leadership create ripples of positive change. Through color [and] composition this series honors the often-unseen profound impact that supporting women have on families, communities, and global progress.”
The series Climate Change “draws inspiration from climate activists, especially the young leaders at the forefront of the global climate movement. Their urgency, courage, and unwavering demand for accountability inspired this collection. The paintings portray the emotional weight of climate anxiety as well as the hope that emerges from collective action.”
All works are for sale unless marked by a red dot or NFS (not for sale). Please visit Danika’s website at danika-wright.com for more details about her work and to contact the artist for purchase enquiries.
—Gina Cavallo, Curator & Director of Development