Monument to the Unknown Woman Worker, Bronze sculpture in Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Monument to the Unknown Woman Worker is a bronze sculpture on Great Victoria Street in Belfast, depicting two female figures carrying household items. The artwork stands near Europa Hotel and is a permanent feature of this central thoroughfare.
The artwork was created in 1992 by artist Louise Walsh and marked a shift toward a new artistic concept. An earlier plan referenced Amelia Street, but was later transformed into a tribute to women's labor rights.
The sculpture depicts two women carrying everyday items like shopping baskets and clotheslines, representing the invisible labor that women perform in their daily lives. This portrayal reminds visitors that such work was often overlooked and undervalued in society.
The sculpture stands on a busy central street and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should note that the area is full of pedestrian traffic and is best explored during daylight hours.
The work regularly serves as a gathering point for demonstrations about labor rights and women's rights. This role shows how the monument has become a symbol for social movements beyond its artistic function.
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