Focused on the borders we create and the tension that is fuelled by a line on a map. Should we all be citizens of the world?  What is a border but a line drawn on a map? Through collage Jessica Russo Scherr presents images that highlight the privilege and turmoil that permeates global migration. She creates views that erase the lines that appear on maps in order to look at the land without the political constructs that cause so much pain and agony. In many cases there are small bits of images or material that add layers of metaphor beyond the blurring of borders.

The Borders We create

Jessica Russo Scherr explains how art is a tool to help us understand cultural and ourselves within that culture. By using her artwork series of closed eyes, Jessica addresses how artists create works to process the world around them and how artistic forms of expression create a space for dialogue. By sharing artwork we can stimulate ideas which can create understanding and develop into action. The closed eyes series seeks to understand the balance we must create in our lives between the 24 hour new cycle and self-preservation.  See her TEDx Talk for more information. https://youtu.be/ONeNMYDtcTA

Closed Eyes

Ritratto (Fig.7-22)

Me and my plants IV

Burger Time

The Light

Deconstructed Dulcedo

The Journey

Precious Metals

Florence and Death

roots

Pájaros Libres

Girl with Graffiti

Migrant Mother 2022

Para Comida

'The Art Of Persuasion Journey 2'

Renewal

Maria by the window

Still A Rose

Contra-tiempo(s)

Artichoke

Abstract Rhizome, around the square

Sunshiney Day

Apnea no 3

LOST and FOUND #77

Offshore Magnified

Morning Beach Association. Blue Beige Abstract

Sunset over the forest

End Of Winter (painting on paper)

Screen 2022.4

Winter Light

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Jessica Russo Scherr's Art Collections