Artist Bio:
Jessica Bonifas (b. 1991, USA) is a Seattle based filmmaker, photographer, and dedicated environmentalist. She is a Lesley University graduate with an MFA in photography and integrated media and a BA in environmental/global studies.
Jessica's work has been featured in several group exhibitions across New England and the Pacific Northwest. She continues to embrace challenges by creating avant-garde art through various experimental methods and creative editing that invites viewers to think deeply and in critical reflection.
Artist Statement:
I'm an experimental artist primarily working with Super 8 film, hand-painting film, and shooting with my analog photo camera to create visual art. Working harmoniously with the land, I use natural resources and involve themes of nature in much of my work to convey the connection between humans and the environment.
My work often incorporates the female body as a way to challenge societal norms through art by exploring themes of gender, sexuality, identity, and the female experience. I see film and photography as a way to create visual narratives that provoke critical conversations in society.
My work often incorporates the female body as a way to challenge societal norms through art by exploring themes of gender, sexuality, identity, and the female experience. I see film and photography as a way to create visual narratives that provoke critical conversations in society.
