Jessika Steiner

Jessika was born in New Caledonia where she lived on her Swiss father’s hand-built yacht before calling Berowra Waters home.

Growing up surrounded by bushland and water has provided a foundation of memories which Jessika sees as fundamental to her artistic practice.

Jessika’s current practice in acrylic and mixed media translates memories and nostalgia into colour and form.

“I grew up rowing boats and swimming even before i could walk and talk. Water has always been part of me, as has creativity. Through extensive experimentation and play, I discovered a way to communicate my mind’s snapshots of the vivid colours and organic shapes of my childhood. The themes found in water and natural forms that make up such an immense part of my history are also entwined with my growing passion for poetry and literature, in particular, Sylvia Plath and Margaret Atwood."

Creativity forms part of everything I do. These works are the product of a ‘creative flow’, an organic and spontaneous process of painting and creating that reflects and informs my appreciation of the natural world and the impact of women writers on my art.

I studied a bachelor of Art Education at UNSW College of Fine Arts and I'm a firm believer in life-long learning and professional development so I'm always exploring new mediums and art forms and acquiring new skills. I really enjoy learning from my artist peers.

· Hart’s Yard ‘Wanderlust’ 2016

· Hunters Hill Art Prize 2017/2018/2020

· Balmainspace ‘Out of the Flow’ Solo show 2018

· Arcadian Artists Trail 2016 - 2023

· Space Gallery ‘Iconic’ 2019

· The Watchhouse ‘Divergence’ 2019

· Lane Cove Gallery 'Northern Perspectives' 2020

· White Rhino Gallery 'COVID ART' 2020

· The Watchhouse ‘From The Mountain to the Sea’ 2020

· Hall & Willcox exhibition 2024