My name is Jessica and I like to paint walls.
I am a Calgary-based muralist, painter, and printmaker who gathers imagery and inspiration from flora and fauna. My public projects frequently consist of plants native to the area of the mural, both regionally and provincially. A portion of my work incorporates themes of sustainability, critiquing our flawed landfill and recycling programs and raising concerns about the ongoing climate crisis.
As a partially self-taught artist, I received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a major in Marketing and a minor in Visual Arts from the University of Calgary. I have created visual marketing campaigns for various projects and clients, which has shaped my artistic style aesthetically. I grew up in a small mountain town in the West Kootenays, which greatly influenced my adoration for nature and is a strong inspiration in my work.
I have been professionally painting murals since 2020, with projects ranging from 100 to 1500 square feet, taking a few days to a few weeks to complete. The majority of my public artworks are located in Calgary, with some murals in surrounding communities including Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Sylvan Lake. I have also painted in a handful of towns in British Columbia including Fernie, Kimberley, and Trail. You can find my murals internationally in Memphis Tennessee, painted for their festival Paint Memphis two years in a row, and Puerto Escondido, Mexico, painted while at OLA Artist Residency.
I have collaborated with various businesses, community associations, and city organizations to accomplish their public art goals and brighten spaces. Some commercial clients include YETI, Sporkchek, Gong Cha, and the University of Calgary.
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