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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
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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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