Four women blended their ideas to create Femme Fotale, a zine where women can come together to share their photography. Now a new exhibition at The Drive-Thru Gallery & Studio will expand their mission.
Sirrena Griego, Briana Noonan, Kit Abate and Charissa Lucille, founders of Femme Fotale, focus on celebrating women photographers. On April’s First Friday, the doors of the Drive-Thru Gallery will open to showcase “Girl’s Imprint,” Femme Fotale’s first gallery show.
The “Girl’s Imprint” show will focus on relationships, capturing not only portraits but also diverse pieces of expressive art.
“The photographs are not only pictures of people, but of places and feelings,” Noonan said.
The photography will be open to the public at The Drive-Thru Gallery for the month of April. The gallery’s unique setup of having two openings at each end of the building allows people to walk through for a fluid viewing of the art.
Featured artists include Adelaide West, Sallie Scheufler, Laura Marks, Megan Mcleod, Azalea Rodriguez, Aaron Davis, Dana Morton and Jordin Lee.
Davis said even though each photograph means something personal to the artist, it can connect to a diverse group of women on an individual level.
Morton said she feels people will walk away empowered after viewing the art, and will be encouraged to submit their own.
“I selected the most thought-provoking pictures to engage the viewer,” Davis said.
Morton selected the photos that were snapshots of her life. She said the photos act as a form of therapy. Monton feels motivated by “Girl’s Imprint” to be bolder with her art.
Griego hopes viewers will be excited about attending an all-female show. Her goal is that other self-taught artists will build confidence from seeing the show.
Abate said anyone who views the art will leave radiating positivity. Femme Fotale is about encouragement and inspiration, not exclusion.
The gallery also allows people to get involved with Femme Fotale in the future, Noonan said. People from across the country are already submitting art for the second volume of the zine.
“Girl’s Imprint” will have an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on April 1 at 918 N Sixth St.
Contact the reporter at Ashley.Halpern@asu.edu.
