Statement
My art reflects an ongoing journey of self-discovery, where moments of challenge and revelation intertwine with the demands of daily life. Through painting, clay work, and other mediums, I explore the evolving nature of identity and the complexities of personal expression. Each piece I create is an attempt to uncover and reclaim my authentic voice, navigating the interplay between form, material, and meaning.
After years focused on parenthood, I find myself in a space of reawakening, returning to art with a sense of both excitement and uncertainty. The balance between my creative pursuits and daily responsibilities is often tenuous, leaving me stretched thin. Yet, it is within this space of chaos and reflection that I continue to search for my truest form of expression—one that speaks to both my personal journey and a broader exploration of life’s complexities.
About Jessica
Born and raised in Southern California, Jessica’s artistic journey began during her Waldorf education, where a unique curriculum fostered her creativity, connection to nature, and spirituality. From an early age, she developed a love for making art, spending countless hours drawing, painting, and exploring materials like beeswax, wood, and clay.
Building on this foundation, Jessica pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing at the University of San Francisco, graduating in 1997. Her undergraduate studies broadened her artistic horizons, deepening her focus on painting while exploring sculpture in mediums such as clay, wax, plaster, mold-making, assemblage, and bronze.
In 2005, Jessica experienced her first ceramics class in hand-building, which sparked a profound connection to the tactile and transformative nature of clay. Her journey expanded further in 2021 when she learned to throw on the pottery wheel, blending her love of ceramics with the expressive qualities she had long cultivated in her paintings.
Since 2013, Jessica has called Oceanside, California home, finding inspiration in the coastal, desert, and mountainous landscapes surrounding her. Working across ceramics and painting, she creates pieces that reflect the interplay between form, texture, and storytelling. Nestled in this vibrant environment, her artistic journey continues to evolve, shaped by the beautiful complexities of life, love, and family.