Jess Bothma is a Durban based sculptor. She studied at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and is currently enrolled in a master’s program (MFA).
Jess has previously engaged in a number of industry apprenticeships which have greatly contributed to her technical and conceptual training. Jess’ creative production involves sculpture, drawing and poetry and her themes and language explore; identity (place and people in South Africa), memory, history, dreams, power, gender, the environment and materials as metaphors. Her work has been involved in a few group exhibitions across the country since graduating.