Place: Auckland
Born: 1973
Biography:
Yvonne Rebecca Todd is a contemporary New Zealand photographer born in Auckland in 1973. She is known for her manipulation of conventional photographic techniques and genres. Todd's work often explores themes of identity, beauty, and the uncanny, drawing on a wide range of cultural references and visual styles. She has exhibited extensively in New Zealand and internationally, and her work is held in numerous public and private collections. In 2001, Todd won the prestigious Biennale of Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales Young Writer's Fellowship. She was also the recipient of the 2006 Olivia Spencer Bower Art Award. Todd's notable works include 'Asthma & Eczema', 'Glamour Factory', 'Wall of Man', and 'Elevator Music'.