About

Bobbi Essers' practice immortalises her friends within the intimate and spontaneous settings they share and challenges conventional perceptions of gender and sexuality, portraying these traits as transcending specific appearances and roles. Through meticulous detailing of textures, such as skin and textiles, she preserves the resonant memories embedded within them. "Because clothing is so often seen as an assignment of gender roles, I like to play with those conventions," Essers explains. "I feel that we each have our own style and are special in that way, while that is of …