Jemma lives in Brighton UK Jemma is a Visual Artist working between Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Painting and Camera-less Photography
My practice delves into the essence of the ageing female body through sculptural and print works that transcend traditional representations. My aim is to provoke contemplation and spark dialogue around questions of identity by reconfiguring photographic materials in ways that go beyond mere representation. With a renewed attention to light sensitivity and the exploration of resemblance, my practice searches into the depths of the ageing female experience. Photographic Lumen prints are translated into sculptural forms, creating tangible objects that evoke the physicality and presence of the body. By manipulating and recontextualizing photographic materials, I challenge the boundaries of traditional mediums, inviting viewers to question preconceived notions of identity. Similarly, in my print works, I'm exploring the interplay between line, texture, and human form. Through careful manipulation of materials and processes, I aim to evoke a sense of depth and resonance, capturing the elusive nature of the ageing female body and its multifaceted aspects.
Selected Group Shows Ironbridge Printmakers Exhibition and Competition, Ironbridge Telford - Sep Nov 2023 Master Summer Show, University of Brighton - July 2023 Makers Residency, Brighton Festival,Artist Open Houses - May 2023 One Stop Copy Shop, University of Brighton - May 2023 Towards the Light, Brighton Festival, The Regency Town House Brighton - May 2022 Winter Show Thomas Rainsford Gallery Dec 2019 Summer Show Rainsford and James Aug 2019 Brighton Festival Artist Open Studio May 2019 Fen Ditton Gallery with Beau Arts- Cambridge March 2019 Kings Hill Kent - Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 Brighton Festival Open Houses, Artist in Residence & Friends - May 2018 Tilt, Brighton- March - Aug 2018 Bailey Contemporary Gallery - Brighton - Nov - Dec 2017 Gracia Gallery, Barcelona - July 2010 Ten-Diez-Deu - Barcelona Spain - May 2010 Untitled BCN Gallery, Group Show - Barcelona Spain - Feb 2010 Open Studio - Barcelona Spain - December 2009
Solo show Starling Studios Brighton - Jan 2022 Artist in Residence, Open Studio - Feb 2018 Hotel Pelirocco Brighton - September to December 2017 Artist in Residence, Open Studio - November 2017 Brighton Festival Open Houses, Artist in Residence - May 2017 Artist in Residence, Open Studio - November 2016 Gallery 31- Brighton - April 2011 Untitled BCN Gallery - Barcelona Spain - June 2010
International Exhibitions Untitled BCN Gallery, Solo Show - Barcelona Spain - June 2010 Ten-Diez-Deu - Barcelona Spain - May 2010 Untitled BCN Gallery, Group Show - Barcelona Spain - Feb 2010 Open Studio - Barcelona Spain - December 2009 The ASN Gallery - Sydney - Australia - June - July 2004 HansBrinka Trophy - Amsterdam - Holland - December 2002
Art Fairs The Other Art Fair The Old Truman Brewery London Presented by Saatchi Art 14-17th March 2019
Roy’s People Art Fair Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf 1st-4th November 2018
The Other Art Fair Bristol Presented by Saatchi Art 27th, 28th, 29th July 2018
Awards Shortlisted for Habitat- Brighton Collaboration 2019 Shortlisted for Cover Award AOH Brighton 2019 Winner Alan Davie Award - University of Brighton 2000
Education MA: Photography, University of Brighton 2021-2023 Fine Art PGCE Goldsmiths College, University of London 2006-2007 BA (Hons) Fine Art: Painting, University of Brighton 2000-2003