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BIOGRAPHY

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​​Jessica Volpe is a Canadian artist and illustrator whose colorful, surreal work explores themes of motherhood, childhood, and gender through anthropomorphic animals and dreamlike compositions. Her practice investigates human nature with a balance of whimsy and emotional depth. Based in Toronto, her studio is located in the historic 401 Richmond building, a landmark arts hub in the city. Jessica completed her BFA at Ontario College of Art and Design and went on to study Biology at the Open University of BC.

Jessica has worked with 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 and received the Judges Choice Award at the Uptown Pride exhibition with the Women's Art Association of Canada. Her work has been exhibited across Canada and the United States and is held in both national and international private collections​

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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

 

​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, 2023

Open Doors Toronto @ The 401 Richmond, 2025

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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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STUDIO

 

401 Richmond, Toronto (Current)

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