Malena Mazza’s photography is filmic and dynamic, often with distinctive notion embedded. Female, or more precisely, their bodily texture and gesture are the most common signifier in her work. The depiction is rich in layers and signification: female are empowered yet feminine, indifferent yet wild, lofty yet seductive. Sometimes they are seen with eyes downcast while revealing their partially naked bodies. Other times they dress up pretty with perfect make-up while giving unruly faces. The contradiction and conflict between avant-garde and traditional ideas of femininity make Mazza’s work especially appealing. Colours contribute to a big part in enriching the texture of Mazza’s photos. She is skilled in using colour contrast to give the photos a striking resemblance to movie. The light shines on skin, the plate of spaghetti or the face captured through the possessor’s legs, protruding the focus and content of the photo. The playfulness and quirkiness give hints of fashion, together with her sophisticated deployment of perspective and spatial relations, demonstrate a perfect mix of fashion and art.