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BIOGRAPHY

Jessica Hargwood is an American female artist known for developing her own special technique that allows her to sculpt acrylic paint and manipulate it in nontraditional ways. 

Her art is highly influenced by themes of identity and femininity, which she addresses in her work through the selection of vibrant colors and working with paint as a sculptural medium. 

Hargwood’s art is found at the cross between traditional painting and sculpture. Her process challenges traditional conceptions of what a painting is.

Knowing from a young age that art was more than a passion, she deepened her knowledge and refined her skills during her academic years at The College of New Jersey. 

Her work has been exhibited in galleries and shows in Chelsea, New York and New Jersey, making their way into private collections.

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 ARTIST STATEMENT

My artistic philosophy is to constantly challenge and reinvent the materiality of paint while exploring different facets of identity and life experiences. 

My relationship with paint is what makes my work unique. To me, it is more than a medium, it takes on a conceptual element to enhance the meanings behind my work. Working with paint as a sculptural medium reflects my personal identity of existing between two worlds as a biracial woman. 

I aim to challenge traditional ideas we have of what a painting is. I strive to create art that is both abstract and can be interpreted in different ways by different people, but it has to be deeply personal to me. It is important that each work or series stems from my personal journey. 

At first glance, my work is bright, bold, and playful, however they are a juxtaposition that relates to deeper topics of identity, race, and femininity. Making artwork is a very cathartic process for me, and I am not afraid to put my most personal struggles onto a canvas. It ultimately helps me grow. 

 

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