JESSICA VOLPE
BIOGRAPHY
Jessica Volpe was born Toronto, Canada. She completed her studies at
OCADU and went on to study Biology at the Open University of BC.
Jessica has been commissionedby 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 in Toronto. While in California, she exhibited her painting in galleries throughout Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Her paintings are featured in various national and international private collections.
ARTIST STATEMENT
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.
SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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
Nuit Blanche, Toronto, 2013
Bushwick Open Studios, 2014
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, 2023
King Open Studios, 2023
Artist-in-Residence, Canadian Bar Association
FEATURES AND AWARDS
First Place Judges Choice Award (Women's Art Association of Canada) 2023
Featured - Juxtapose Magazine, 2023
Best human interest award (KAS 2023 Autumn Reflections En Plain Air contest)
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