womanthismonth.com | JUNE 2025 WOTYA 2025 65 Art, Elegance and Empowerment In a beautiful intersection of design and meaning, artist Marylou Herbert presented a bespoke artwork created specifically for the event – a mixedmedia painting on mirror inspired by the new Porsche Taycan’s ‘Speed of Light’ colour branding and the Woman This Month magazine’s cover palette. Explaining her concept, Ms. Herbert said: “I wanted to create something that reflected the values of both Porsche and Woman This Month. The mirror surface symbolises the reflective body of the car, while the fusion of purple, fuchsia, black and white represents a powerful yet feminine identity.” The piece, both arresting and symbolic, brought a unique sense of depth to the evening’s aesthetics. Ms. Herbert, who has previously exhibited similar mirror artworks at venues across the Kingdom, developed the technique herself and described the process as both meticulous and expressive. “Each mirror has to be carefully prepared. I use acrylics to build up a layered effect that allows the light to bounce and shift – just like on a car’s chassis,” she explained. The event was seamlessly anchored by host Marianne Semane, whose confident presence and engaging style guided the evening with poise. As the face of the announcement, Ms. Semane brought warmth, wit and energy, reflecting the spirit of the awards and their celebration of female leadership. The evening’s cultural programme added a layer of emotive brilliance. Lebanese singer Zeina Fares captivated the audience with her rich vocals. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Ms. Fares is known for weaving heartfelt emotion and cultural depth into her performances. Her appearance added a soulful note to the already elegant evening. Also earning enthusiastic applause was a stirring cello and dance performance by Creative Beats, led by Anna Nazimova. The ensemble, known for fusing classical music with contemporary choreography, brought a graceful intensity that lingered long after the final note. Woman This Month extends its heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors, partners and supporters in attendance, whose presence marked the shared commitment to recognising the women shaping Bahrain’s future. With nominations for the awards now open, the countdown to the December 2025 ceremony has begun – ushering in a new chapter of inspiration, recognition and celebration. Watch the Video
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