Biography
“Her work has a freshness I find appealing...unlike many groups of photographs which centre around a strong theme, her images also show a sensitivity to the situation and the personalities involved.” - Peter Marshall, photographer and reviewer.
"Jaskirt's portraits bring out the strength and character of her sitters. They come across as real people connected to the urban British landscape." - Steve Chapman, Birmingham Photospace
Exhibitions, Residencies and Awards
Jaskirt Dhaliwal is a photographer and visual artist and specialises in portraiture and telling stories through her bodies of work, such as her Award winning Women’s Football body of work.
This work focuses on the identity of female footballers and the recognition the sport and it’s player’s receive. She is currently working on expanding the project to international teams across the world with the help of Fierce.
Jaskirt uses photography to explore ideas around identity and she is also experimenting with stills and video after artist residencies with MAC and currently Fierce. She has used these opportunities to push and challenge her own boundaries with new work, and is currently working on a new project titled Birmingham Is... about her town. ...more
This work focuses on the identity of female footballers and the recognition the sport and it’s player’s receive. She is currently working on expanding the project to international teams across the world with the help of Fierce.
Jaskirt uses photography to explore ideas around identity and she is also experimenting with stills and video after artist residencies with MAC and currently Fierce. She has used these opportunities to push and challenge her own boundaries with new work, and is currently working on a new project titled Birmingham Is... about her town. ...more