ABOUT 

My name is Frida Lisa Carstensen Jersø (b. 1997), and I grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark. I completed my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from HDK Valand in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the summer of 2024. 

My work largely revolves around the body and its limitations. I am particularly interested in exploring the sick body, ableism, and societal perceptions of these topics. Through photography, I examine the physical and emotional aspects of vulnerability and strength.

I have exhibited at venues such as Röda Sten Konsthall in Gothenburg, Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark, and have participated in several group exhibitions around Scandinavia. I was awarded third prize in the Portræt NU! competition in 2023. My work has also been featured in Danish media such as DR.DK and Politiken.

In addition to my artistic practice, I teach at Kbh Film and Photoskole, where I guide emerging photographers and share my passion for the field. My artistic practice is driven by my own experience with bodily limitations and aims to create works that encourage reflection on these issues.



CV

BFA in Photography
HDK Valand Academy of Art and Design, 2020–2024
Copenhagen Film and Photography School, 2019–2020

Current Position

Art Photography Teacher
Copenhagen Film and Photography School, 2024 -

Upcoming Exhibitions

  • SICK - Solo show at The Finnish Museum of Photography
    04.04.2025 – 01.06.2025 

Selected Exhibitions

  • Glare - Group show
    24.01.2025 – 27.01.2025

  • Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling
    02.11.2024 – 24.11.2024, Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Blixtsko/Blixshoe
    04.05.2024 – 26.05.2024, Röda Sten Konsthall, Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Work In Progress
    08.12.2023 – 11.12.2023, BA3 Photography Spring Exhibition, Galleri Rotor2 and Galleri Monitor, Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Portræt NU! 2023
    26.05.2023 – 03.09.2023, Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark

  • Copenhagen Photo Festival
    01.06.2023 – 11.06.2023, KBH Film & Fotoskole Book Showcase, Copenhagen, Denmark

  • At Vila Halvvägs (To Rest Halfway)
    14.04.2023 – 17.04.2023, BA2 Photography Spring Exhibition, Galleri Rotor2 and Galleri Monitor, Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Group Exhibition Sammenstød
    04.10.2022, Prospekt Galleri, Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Pandemic Media
    16.04.2021, Virtual Exhibition by HDK-Valand First-Year Photography Students

  • En Månad Av Fotografi
    07.11.2020 – 28.11.2020, Lindholmen Kooperativet, Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Stilleben
    14.06.2020 – 14.07.2020, Blågårds Apotek, Copenhagen, Denmark

  • KBH Film & Fotoskole in Ungt Rum
    10.12.2019 – 06.12.2019, Atla, Copenhagen, Denmark

Publications

  • FRIDA FOREVER 07.02.2025 DISKO BAY 

Selected Articles

  • I DO ART: Article about Frida Forever (2025) 

  • Politiken: About the exhibition Avund/Glare (2025) 

  • Göteborgs-Posten: Review of Blixtsko, HDK-Valand Graduation Exhibition (2024)

  • Utställningskritik: Article about the Blixtsko exhibition (2024)

  • Kunsten Avisen: Article about Portræt NU! at Frederiksborg Castle (2023) 

  • Art Matter: About Portræt NU! 2023 (2023) 

  • Politiken: Feature on my book Stilleben (2020)

  • DR.DK: Article about my artistic work (2020)

Talks

    Talk at OBLONG Gallery

    • With Sunniva Hestenes, 13.10.2024, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Talk at Röda Sten Konsthall

    • With curator and gallery owner Oscar Ramos, 15.05.2024, Gothenburg, Sweden

    Talk at KBH Film & Fotoskole

    • With Emilie Lærke Henriksen, 16.12.2024, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Awards

    • Portræt NU! Third Prize
      2023

    Fonds and legat

    • Vesterbros kulturpulje 2025

    • Statens kunstfond 2024

    • Bestle kunstfond 2024

    • Qufora 2024

    • Ny Carlsbergfondet 2024

    • L.F. Foghts Fond 2024

    • Eric Ericson Legat 2024