Jenni Holma (b. 1987, Kristiinankaupunki) is a Helsinki based photographer and visual artist. She holds a BA degree in photography from Lahti Institute of Design and Fine Arts and is currently finishing her MA in Aalto University. In her artistic work Holma sources narratives from real life observations, juxtaposing the visual conventions of fiction and documentary. While critically examining the ways in which normative culture and notions of personal or societal power invade and shape existence she creates scenes and portraits isolated from their original context; allowing them to take on a poetic, awkward or odd quality. The exploration of challenging social issues and the human condition is the main drive behind her work, and she approaches it through different thematic methods. Holma’s works have been exhibited in Finland and abroad and she is represented by Galerie Metropolis (Paris). In addition to her artistic practice she does commisioned work as a freelance photographer.
