Jessica Bothma is a Durban-based sculptor and writer. She studied Fine Art at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) where she is currently enrolled in a master’s program. She has previously engaged in a number of industry apprenticeships which have greatly contributed to her technical and conceptual training.
Bothma’s creative production involves sculpture, drawing and writing and her themes and language explore; identity (place and people in South Africa), memory, history, dreams, power, gender, the environment and materials as metaphors.
In 2024, Bothma was awarded first prize in the KZNSA Members’ Award.
Dark Horse I & Dark Horse II 2023
Powder-coated mild steel, perspex, water-based resin, nuts and bolts
dims: 100 high x 60 x 90 cm
North court, Level 3
