Jessica Mckinney-Land

I live in Baltimore, Maryland. My recent work focuses on techniques that push my medium to extremes, whether it is oil painting using a painting knife, wet, drippy application of acrylics, or transference of instant film emulsion to a permanent surface.

My artwork is inspired by my interests in hiking, travel, literature and poetry, religion and art history. The art of Marc Chagall is my all-time favorite. His works constantly speak to and inspire me.

My paintings are equal parts memories and dreams-- both fact and imagination suspended in paint.

I received my associate degree in fine arts Summa cum laude from Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, NC.

I believe an artist’s education never ends. I am constantly edifying myself (and therefore my art) with travel, research, inquisitiveness, and constant practice. I work hard to put in my 10,000+ hours of creating, with my ultimate goal being a lifelong pursuit of painting and creating art.

2016- Flora, solo exhibit at Belvedere Square Market, Baltimore Maryland

2016 - Focal Point, Maryland Federation of Art, Circle Gallery, Annapolis, MD
(Juror Richard Olsenius, former photo editor at National Geographic Magazine)

2016 - For The Record, Historical Society of Washington, D.C., Carnegie Library, Washington, DC
Awarded 2nd Place in non-photo category

2015 - 1460 Wallmountables, DC Arts Center, Washington, DC

2014 - New Waves, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach, VA

2013 - Petty Thieves Three, one-night photography showcase, The Petworth Citizen viewing room, Washington, DC (curated by Empty Stretch)

2013 - Born on the 4th of July, Capital Arts Network, Rockville, MD