JESSICA VOLPE

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BIOGRAPHY

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Jessica Volpe was born Toronto, Canada. She completed her BFA at

Ontario College of Art and Design and went on to study Biology at the

Open University of BC. 

Jessica has been commissioned by prestigious clients, including Prince,

Crayola Crayons, The Fairmont Hotels, The Bata Shoe Museum and

Sleeman Breweries. In 2023 she was the selected artist-in-residence for

the Canadian Bar Association. 

She moved to California in 2012 and recently moved back to Canada. While in California, she exhibited her painting in galleries throughout Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. In 2023 she won the Judges Choice Award for the Uptown Pride show at the Women's Art Association of Canada. Her paintings are featured in various national and international private collections.

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ARTIST STATEMENT

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In my studio practice I explore narratives of motherhood, childhood and

gender as I break down ideas of femininity. I explore human nature

with the use of anthropomorphic animals and surreal imagery.

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SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS

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BG Gallery, Neo Mythology Show, Los Angeles, USA, 2015

Chinese Historical Society Museum of San Francisco, Blank Boy Canvas Show, San Francisco, USA, 2015

La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, USA, 2017

Hale Arts, Los Angeles, USA, 2016

Art Share LA, Zoo-Manity, Los Angeles, USA, 2016

The Tethered Imp, Solo Show, Toronto, Canada, 2015

The Super Wonder Gallery, Circus Show, Toronto, Canada, 2013

Museo Del Juguete Antiguo, Blank Boy Canvas Show, Mexico City, Mexico, 2017

Dignam Gallery, Uptown Pride, Toronto, Canada, 2023

Dignam Gallery, Vice Versa, Toronto, Canada, 2023

KAS 2023 Autumn Reflections En Plain Air Show, 2023

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WORK IN PUBLIC SPACES

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Nuit Blanche, Toronto, 2013

Bushwick Open Studios, 2014

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, 2023

King Open Studios, 2023

Artist-in-Residence, Canadian Bar Association

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FEATURES AND AWARDS

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First Place Judges Choice Award (Women's Art Association of Canada) 2023

Featured - Hi-Fructose Magazine, 2023

Best human interest award (KAS 2023 Autumn Reflections En Plain Air contest)

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