Gems
Gems is a Naarm/Melbourne-based collective that showcases the work of women & non-binary people. Formally known as F*EMS, Gems is currently co-run by three pals Anna MacNeill, Freya Alexander & Tegan Iversen.
We self-produce Gems zine tri-annually & fill the pages with art & writing by women & non-binary people based in Australia & worldwide.
In addition to our zine, we curate art exhibitions, run markets & hold workshops.
Our work encourages the creativity & talent of women & non-binary people. We strive to create a platform to raise their voices & have them heard & their work seen.
Our collective originated while Freya, Tegan & Cassandra Martin, were studying together at the Victorian College of the Arts. We felt the need for a space where our visual art & words were accepted & started using our studio spaces for this purpose - as a place to start conversations, ask questions & provide support. This experience inspired the beginnings of Gems (then FEMS) & in March 2015 Issue 1 was launched.
At the beginning of 2017 a new member, Anna MacNeill joined the team while Cassandra left to focus on her post-graduate studies.
We encourage contributions & collaborations & always aim to be inclusive & accessible. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please feel free to get in touch.
F*EMS zine Issue 1
$16.00
F*EMS Zine Tote Bag
$36.00
F*EMS zine Issue 16 "Youth"
$16.00
F*EMS Smile Tote Bag
$36.00
