Born in 1966 in Merseyside, United Kingdom, Fiona Banner lives and works in London. Using sculpture, drawing and installation, Banner’s practice explores the possibilities and limitations of language. Playing with the semiotic relationship that unites form and content, her work offers a contemporary take on the legacy of conceptual art. Her 'word-scape' or ‘still film' pieces are single blocks of text that resemble cinema screens in shape and size, while presenting a meticulous account of feature film scenarios. More recently, Banner’s work has also addressed the classical idea of the nude. Describing a posing model’s stance, these text pieces contrast feminine sensuality with the dry aesthetics of Art and Language.

Fiona Banner has had recent solo exhibitions at Galerie Barbara Thumm, Berlin (2007), The Power Plant, Toronto (2007), Frith Street Gallery, London (2006) and Printed Matter, New York (2006). Her work has been included in “That was then...this is Now” at MOMA, New York (2008), “BODYPOLITCX” at Witte de With, Rotterdam (2007), “Drawing 2007” at The Drawing Room, London (2007) and “Concrete Language” at CAG – Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver (2006). In 2002, she was short-listed for the Turner Prize presented at Tate Britain, London.

Fiona Banner is represented by Frith Street Gallery, London, Galerie Barbara Thumm, Berlin, and 1301PE ,  Los Angeles.