Femme Fatale Exhibit at CCBC Redefines Meaning of 'Woman'

In modern society, women are considered beautiful, powerful and successful. For Diana Marta, curator of the Femme Fatale exhibit at the Gallery at CCBC Catonsville, this concept plays a large role in the portrayal of women in art.

“Although artists and art historians of past history may not have widely recognized it, we now know that there is no one simple definition for woman,” Marta said.

Showcasing the work of 18 male and female artists, the Femme Fatale exhibit at includes mixed media, sculpture, paintings and video. Oletha Devane’s "Harriet Tubman Series" and Mary Deacon Opasik's "Forbidden Fruit" are just examples of the various types portrayals of women featured in the exhibit.

“The artists who are participating in the Femme Fatale exhibit work with deep conviction in varied media. They bring cultural and generational diversity to their interpretations of women's lives,” Marta said.

Femme Fatale will be on display until Feb. 12.