MAKE-UP artists in Region Two,on Friday, took a storm on social media when they posted their art skills speaking against racism. The artists used their make-up skills painting different skin colour sending various messages to the Guyanese population on the fight of racism and living in unity.

One of the make-up artists, Tremacie Nauth, said racism causes harm to those who are on the receiving end. She said it hurts individuals, communities, and society at large. Nauth said racism is a sore social issue in Guyana, and as such, the artist decided to stand together.

“We decided to stand as a culturally diverse sisterhood and use our creativity in makeup to send a clear message, aiding to motivate as well as empower our young Guyanese,” Nauth said.

Nauth said as makeup artists, they remain neutral because they work with clients from all ethnicities and there is no place for racism. She said the Essequibo Make-Up Artists, therefore, refuse to have the younger generation think it is okay to discriminate because of the colour of one’s skin or even the texture of their hair.

The Essequibo Makeup Artist is a support group formed primarily for skilled and artistic women in Essequibo. The women realised that they are talented and deserve much more recognition than they received. Currently, 10 make-up artists in Region Two are part of the group.