Amy Ryall
Amy Ryall
Amy Ryall, Untitled, 2025, photographic print. Photography by Tessa Hallmann.
This self-portrait captures an intimate act of self-expression, confronting both historical constraints on women’s representation and contemporary pressures to present oneself as polished and idealised. Set in the gymnasium of the artist’s school, the work marks a full-circle moment—where personal history meets public space. This reflection signals a vulnerable shift in process, embracing play and relinquishing control—a rejection of societal expectations to present oneself as a perfect, packaged image of womanhood.
Percy John Delf Smith, The Girl Athlete, etching on paper, 25.5 x 16.5 cm, Beecroft Art Collection. Photography by Tessa Hallmann.
Etching depicting a female high jumper watched by three male figures acting as gatekeepers of the sport.
Biography
Amy Ryall is a portrait photographer whose practice centres on capturing meaningful connections within her community. Through her work, Amy addresses social issues, amplifies underrepresented voices, and creates authentic images to inspire positive change. In this new phase of self-reflecting Amy is turning the camera on herself, exploring new methods of image-making whilst challenging ideals around representations of women.