Jess Bothma

Jessica Bothma is a South African, Durban-based artist and writer. Bothma credits various apprenticeships and residencies for refining her technical and conceptual skills. Her creative practice encompasses sculpture, drawing, and writing. Bothma often employs humour and irony to challenge expectations and social norms. Through her work, she navigates the complex relationships between people, place and culture in South Africa, inviting viewers to reflect on the multifaceted nature of humanity. Themes of interest include identity, memory, mythology, history, dreams, power dynamics, gender, environmental concerns and the symbolic potential of materials.