Janina Green (born 1944 in Essen, Germany) is an Australian photographer recognised for her experimental and feminist approach to the medium. She migrated to Australia with her family in 1949, settling in Yallourn North, Victoria. This rural-industrial upbringing significantly influenced her artistic perspective, leading her to explore themes such as domesticity, motherhood, and identity in her work.
In the 1980s, Green began her experimental photographic practice, producing series such as "Reproduction" (1986) and "Vacuum" (1993), which have been noted for their contributions to feminist discourse and photographic innovation.
Early life and education.
Green pursued studies in Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne and Victoria College, Prahran, before specialising in printmaking at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
Collections.
Green's work is held in several public and private collections, including: