Jill Orr

Who is Jill Orr?

Jill Orr is a contemporary artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Orr is best known for her works in performance, photography, video and installation works that often explore the body, and its positioning within social, political and environmental contexts. While Orr’s works are predominantly site-specific, the recording of her works are regarded as equally significant aspects of her working practice.

Over the past thirty years she has presented her work in Australia, Paris, Beijing, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Antwerp, New York, Toronto, Quebec City and Graz.

Orr's works are included in a number of major public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, Redgate Gallery Beijing, the National Gallery of Victoria, The Graeme Gibson collection, the Monash Gallery of Art and Griffith Artworks. Many of her works are also held in private collections in Australia, Holland, England, France, the United States, China and Belgium.

Jill Orr is represented by Jenny Port Gallery.