Arlene Bax

Arlene Bax is an adventure-loving photographer and illustrator based on Kiritimati Island, Kiribati. After spending the past 14 years living and working across Asia and the Pacific, her work has been deeply shaped by the resilience, strength, and individuality of those she has met along the way. Through this piece, Arlene celebrates women’s empowerment, honouring those who courageously forge their own paths, embrace their identities, and inspire future generations to do the same.