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 – 27.01.2025Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling
02.11.2024 – 24.11.2024, Copenhagen, DenmarkBlixtsko/Blixshoe
04.05.2024 – 26.05.2024, Röda Sten Konsthall, Gothenburg, SwedenWork In Progress
08.12.2023 – 11.12.2023, BA3 Photography Spring Exhibition, Galleri Rotor2 and Galleri Monitor, Gothenburg, SwedenPortræt NU! 2023
26.05.2023 – 03.09.2023, Frederiksborg Castle, DenmarkCopenhagen Photo Festival
01.06.2023 – 11.06.2023, KBH Film & Fotoskole Book Showcase, Copenhagen, DenmarkAt Vila Halvvägs (To Rest Halfway)
14.04.2023 – 17.04.2023, BA2 Photography Spring Exhibition, Galleri Rotor2 and Galleri Monitor, Gothenburg, SwedenGroup Exhibition Sammenstød
04.10.2022, Prospekt Galleri, Copenhagen, DenmarkPandemic Media
16.04.2021, Virtual Exhibition by HDK-Valand First-Year Photography StudentsEn Månad Av Fotografi
07.11.2020 – 28.11.2020, Lindholmen Kooperativet, Gothenburg, SwedenStilleben
14.06.2020 – 14.07.2020, Blågårds Apotek, Copenhagen, DenmarkKBH 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