New York, NY – September 21, 2024 – Waave: Labs, a new session of the Waave Foundation, is honored to hold a new screening session-Moving Images of Emerging Female and Non-Binary, with six creative films demonstrating new feminism. This experimental session is part of our mission to present the creative voices of female and non-binary artists across various fields, aiming to foster collaboration and discussion, showcasing dynamic expressions of feminist art. In this inaugural session, Waave: Labs presents six compelling films from talented artists, providing a rich exploration of gender, identity, and social issues. The screening took place on September 22, featuring the artists in conversation with attendees.

Image Credits: courtesy of Waave Foundation
The event features works from six accomplished artists with unique perspectives, including Paula Stuttman, Christl Stringer, Chenyi Zhu, Sharon Lee, Cecilia Kim and Lea Lumière.


Paula Stuttman, an artist and educator, is known for exhibitions at places like the Queens Museum and Good Naked Gallery. She is also a part-time assistant professor at The New School. In this session, Stuttman shares reflections on themes of physical disability and social experience through art.

Christl Stringer, a film artist with recent solo exhibitions in NY and PA, contributes her film “Dead Plan(t),” which explores personal space and caring in relationships. Her cinematic storytelling delves into the emotional complexities of human interaction.

Chenyi Zhu, a 2D animator and artist, brings her animated short “The Bathhouse,” which tackles themes of invisible discrimination among women and societal pressure. Combining hand-drawn and digital techniques, her work evokes a blend of traditional and modern animation styles to portray the tensions women face in social settings.

Sharon Lee, a visual artist born in Hong Kong and based in New York, explores photography with a sculptural and relational approach. Lee’s work navigates power dynamics, cultural dislocation, and women's roles within colonial histories, focusing on the memory and cultural absence of Hong Kong.

Cecilia Kim, with her background in studio art and photography, presents a unique film juxtaposing the monologue of an elderly Korean woman with images of water. Her work in screening reflects on the labor of women, shifting between reproductive, capital-producing, and revolutionary roles.

Lea Lumière, a multi-disciplinary artist & writer. Her work explores themes of grief, the body, the subconscious, with visceral pull toward her Jewish ancestral Czech roots. Her exploration of art has encompassed cinema, photography, dance, and variations of visual work.
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Through their diverse mediums and storytelling approaches, these five artists contribute unique insights into the intersections of feminism, identity, and social justice. Their work collectively challenges traditional narratives, inviting viewers to reflect on the evolving roles of women and non-binary individuals in both personal and societal contexts. The audience can expect to be moved, inspired, and provoked by the thought-provoking content these artists bring to the screen.

Waave: Labs is a dynamic platform designed to create collaborative spaces for women and non-binary artists of all generations. By encouraging the exchange of creative ideas, we aim to cultivate an environment where bold, innovative feminist art can flourish. This screening event is the beginning of what we hope will be an ongoing dialogue between artists and audiences. With a focus on films, this edition of Waave: Labs provided a medium for personal and social narratives to be shared, discussed, and appreciated. By hosting future events, Waave is dedicated to expanding the reach of these diverse voices, fostering a culture of inclusivity and forward-thinking creativity. The future of Waave: Labs is bright and boundless, with more events on the horizon, welcoming new opportunities for artistic exchange and activism.
Editor: Fay Tian, Trista Zhong
(All photos shot by Trista Zhong)
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