Eileen Perrier was born in London where she lives and works. Since graduating from The Royal College of Art in 1999, Perrier’s primarily portrait-based photographs have been exhibited widely in the UK and abroad.

In 2009, Film and Video Umbrella worked with the Perrier as part of the Free to Air Development Artists programme. This 4 year long annual bursary programme invites two London-based artists, who are selected by a panel, through an open submission, the opportunity of a six-month mentoring and research development programme with Film and Video Umbrella. Eileen Perrier’s development bursary involved a shift in medium from her usual practice of photography.

Among other exhibitions, Perrier’s work has been included in shows at The Photographers’ Gallery and Tate Britain, London. Her work was also part of the touring exhibition ‘Africa Remix’, shown at the Hayward Gallery. In 2009, Perrier undertook a residency in collaboration with Autograph ABP and Light Work, USA.