About

I am a Perth based photographic artist with a Bachelor of Art (Honours) from Curtin University (2014). Drawing on contemporary feminist theory to inform my photographic work, I seek to realise the female gaze. I employ photography as a means for challenging perceptions of women in the media, human rights, history and politics; to disrupt the unseen structures in our world and contribute to a broader understanding of society. 

I have exhibited with the Perth Centre for Photography ranging from Uncover (2015) to Collective (2016) and was a finalist in The Iris Award (2011). I have also shown in a range of group shows and been selected for awards such as The City of South Perth’s Emerging Artist Award (2009 and 2011).

Statement

Jessica Eva is concerned with gender representation and power in photography. She utilises portraiture to realise the female gaze by representing and subsequently humanising the female body.

Drawing inspiration from contemporary feminist theory such as Angela McRobbie and Amelia Jones, coupled with an awareness of the concerns of Susan Sontag, Jessica Eva seeks to use photography as an empowering tool to represent women as multidimensional humans. She uses photography as a means for challenging perceptions of women in the
media, human rights, history and politics; to disrupt the unseen structures in our world and contribute to a broader understanding of
society.