A Farewell
We are so thankful to have been a part of the tapestry of Buffalo, NY, media these last 6 years.
Visual
Alana Adetola Fajemisin: Visual Virtuoso
“There are illusions of jumping, floating, and drowning. And then, empty space.”
A Boudyful Day with the Galz of Boud-y Central
QC’s own Mikayla Schneiter recently had a chance to partake in her very first boudoir photoshoot with QC photographer Jill Barrile and her partners Jess Martina and Sabrina Rodriguez, a new boudoir collective known as Boud-y Central.
Alison E. Kurek | Alison E. Kurek Art
Meet Alison Kurek, Alison Kurek Art.
Ashley Johnson | AEJ.CREATE
Meet Ashley Johnson, AEJ.CREATE.
ORIGINAL WORK: H.M. Shaw, “Vessel Presents: Seashell Stout”
I never say that I’m an artist. If anything, I make messes and I live in my head.
Miranda Bigham: She’s From Buffalo
“She’s From Buffalo was created so that locals and visitors alike could have a handy reference if they’re looking to support women in business in our area.”
SCENE: Qween City Photoshoot
We managed to get 85.71% of the QC Gang under the same roof in early August, so obviously it was time for a proper photoshoot, for the first time since we became a team 3 years ago! Photos by Jillian Barrile Photography and Alana Adetola Arts Photography, LLC.
Solis: The Beautymakers
“As a creator, being able to capture these moments and being able to see the before, during, and after is so incredible…I don’t want to leave because I want to see it happen. I want to take pictures of it happening.”
The Come Up: The Heroine Hijack
On Saturday, October 6, from 6-9 p.m., the Ukrainian-American Civic Center will play host to Heroine Hijack, a multi-genre arts presentation and fundraiser celebrating women artists in Buffalo.
Destiny Rogowski: Dream Wrangler
“No matter who you are or what your personal style is…you will appreciate yourself in a way you never have before.”
SCENE: In the Studio with Destiny Rogowski
Ashera enacts some new facets of herself at Sweet Heart Pin Up Studio.
SPOTLIGHT: Kristin Brandt
Photographer Alana Fajemisin shot with artist Kristin Brandt recently, in anticipation of Kristin’s exhibition at GEORGETTE June 1.
House Tour: Inside the Editor’s Abode
Buffalo Spree’s Elizabeth Licata opened her Allentown home to Qween City for an incredible photo shoot recently. We couldn’t choose just a few so have opted to show the full spread here.
Studio Sessions: /krēˈādiv/, with Obsidian Bellis
“She inspired me to subscribe to the life of a visual artist because I could practice creating what I wanted to portray with bits and pieces.”
Carly Glenn Collier: Solving a Colorful Puzzle
“I’m wearing my insides on the outside and no one can tell me not to.”
Lisarie Martin: Woman of Many Faces
“You know how it’s nice to wake up and be excited about something? I have to do that or I won’t want to wake up.”
Elizabeth Siematkowski: A Love Affair with Words
“It feels safe to explore some things that maybe make people uncomfortable in their daily lives, that maybe make ME uncomfortable in my daily life.”
Bambi Layne: For the Love of Science and Design
“Whatever they need to get it done, because that’s my driving force: the gratitude, not the money.”