Jessica Bellamy | Forage
Jessica Bellamy’s work is informed by themes of science, nature, time, and place. More specifically, how cultural and historical interpretations of these ideas influence our sense of identity and purpose. Through the exploration of various media, her creative process involves the burying, manipulation, layering and excavation of natural elements and imagery.
The paintings in Forage are inspired by the craft and artforms of her multiracial heritage, which is American Indian, European, and Tejano. Each composition begins with the foraging of found objects; a practice associated with Hunter-Gatherer societies. Elements such as seeds and flower petals are buried in encaustic medium and arranged into intricate patterns. Feathers are crafted to become talismans that are then juxtaposed with lace and floral motifs and textured surfaces. As she works on her paintings—from act of foraging natural objects to the resolution of a piece—she feels honor and a tangible connection to the cultures of her fore-bearers.
Exhibition below.
Artist Talk, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 3:00 PM (EST)
Kith and Kin
Above And Beyond
Changling
For Chris
Gothic Dreams
Scions Pioneer
Lady Let Go
Little Wing
Stasis
Scions Bedrock
Scions Guardian
Pilgrimage
Recurrence
Scions Empath
Travelers
Volution
Wait for the Morning
Artist Info
Jessica Bellamy is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator currently residing in Oklahoma.
She studied Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture, earning a BFA from Cameron University in 2004 and an MFA Art from Texas Woman’s University in 2010. Between 2010 and 2015, she instructed drawing, painting, and graduate studio art courses at Texas Woman's University and currently offers regional workshops on a variety of creative processes. Jessica has participated in solo, group and juried exhibitions throughout the United States. Her work has been acquired by numerous collectors, including the Encaustic Art Institute of Santa Fe.
https://www.jessicabellamyfineart.com/