Jessica Burleson

THE ARTIST
My work speaks to my experience of femininity & nature as a Hispanic-American through the materiality and objectivity of paint. I manipulate the material to exist beyond its presumed physicality to acknowledge its presences and natural abilities. Layering acrylic skins and impasto cake decorating techniques to form a painterly collage of sculptural textures. A representation of societies voyeuristic gaze into femininity as deliciously unattainable and sacred.

I find inspiration in the colors, textures, and imagery of Panamanian folk art. Frequently mirroring the sensation of colors, symbolism, & line work of traditional Molas. The line work in Molas is meant to protect the self from harm & negativity from outside forces. Translating this into my paintings has created a shield for the self from the consequences of unrestrained feminist expression.

PROFESSION
Jessica is a Panamanian-American artist and recent Knoxville transplant. Her career in the arts began in 2005 when she received an Honorable Mention Award at the Scholastics Regional Student Show. She was then invited to participate in the Scholastics National Student Show in New York, where she was awarded the 2005 American Vision Award. This achievement secured he...

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE; KNOXVILLE
2009 - 2012 Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Painting Concentration, Minor in Art History

STUDIO ART CENTERS INTERNATIONAL; FLORENCE ITALY
2011 Studied Abroad taking courses in Advanced Painting and Art History

THE OTHER ART FAIR, DALLAS MARKET HALL, TEXAS
OCT 20-23, 2022 Participation in The Other Art Fair Dallas presented by Saatchi Art

SOLO EXHIBITION "OVERTURNED" PROYECTO RAICES, AKRON OHIO SEPT 15 - OCT 15, 2022 Solo exhibition for Akrons first every Latin American Festival held during Hispanic Heritage month.

DOWNTOWN MARYVILLE ARTIST SHOWCASE JUNE 25TH, 2022 4PM-9PM Group exhibition

LIVING EAST TENNESSEE INTERVIEW, WATE 2022, Television appearance on abc WATE,

KNOXVILLE VOYAGER MAGAZINE 2022 "Rising Star" Interview Publication

"LET HER SPEAK WOMENS SUMMIT" KNOXVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS 2022 Let Her Speak's Women's Summit is a story-sharing gathering to celebrate and empower women to feel seen, heard, and valued. Throughout the Summit, we encourage women to be vulnerable, to be authentic, and to be supportive. #UseYourVoice #ShareYourStory The Summit is meant to facilitate deeper conversations, challenge women to speak up, and create meaningful connections to support every woman in their journeys.

EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE MAGAZINE 2022 Publication in Vol 16

SOLO EXHIBITION, THE EMPORIUM CENTER ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE Exhibiting a solo show in the Balcony Gallert, Knoxville TN March 4th-25th, Opening reception March 4th 2022

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