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About the artist

Jessica Stepushyn is a Canadian artist who resides in Victoria British Columbia, and works in a variety of mediums and styles. They works primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, and illustration with pen and ink. They regularly explores other fine arts for self development and inspiration.

 

Jessica attended the Victoria College of Art between 2005 & 2009, and graduated with a Diploma of Fine Art. Currently they are studying business at Camosun College. They attended two short term, residential Fine Art workshops in Shawingan Lake, offered by Maxwell International School. Jessica won a Kechera International design competition, earning her high praises from author Corinne Trang, and fashion designer Eric Choong. In 2023 & 2024, they won awards and accolades at Splash! Plein Air Festival. They have exhibited in local galleries and festivals, including the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Moss Street Paint-In, and the Esquimalt Urban Arts Tour. Jessica continues to produce works of fine art in their home.

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Education

2005-2009

Victoria College of Art, Graduated with a Diploma

2025- Ongoing

Camosun College, Studies in Business and Engineering Access

Exhibitions

2025

2024

2023
2022
2021

2020
2019
2018

2013
2012
2009

Solo unnamed show, Koffi, Victoria BC

 Honorable Mentions, Splash! ECAH, Esquimalt BC
 Open a Door charitable event, Habitat for Humanity, Victoria BC
 Solo unnamed show, Driftwood Brewery, Esquimalt BC

Solo unnamed show, Habit Coffee, Victoria BC
Township Plein air Paint-in, Town Square Gallery, Esquimalt BC
Esquimalt Urban Arts Tour, West Bay Gardens, Esquimalt BC
Moss Street Paint-in, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC
Township Plein air Paint-in, Town Square Gallery, Esquimalt BC

Wall of art, Koffi Haultain, Victoria BC
Moss Street Paint-in, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC
Certus, GVPL Saanich Centennial, Saanich BC
Artist showcase, Flux Media Gallery, Victoria BC
Three, Little Fernwood Gallery, Victoria BC
Light Works, Little Fernwood Gallery, Victoria BC
A(r)t 35, Alumni Show, Victoria College of Arts, Victoria BC
Verge, The Winchester Galleries, Victoria BC
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Awards

2024
2023
2022
2019-2022
2012

Honourable Mention, Splash Plein Air Festival, Esquimalt BC
Best Creative work, Medieval Chaos Productions, Cowichan BC
Best Streetscape in Show, Gallery Splash Plein Air Festival, Esquimalt BC
Competition Finalist, Art Battle, Victoria BC
International Design Competition, Kechara Buddhist Organization

Collaborations

2024
2023
2021
2018

Digitized works of artist Virgil Sampson
Esquimalt Township Community Mural
Works Collaborated with artist Lon French
International collaboration with poet Jacob Moylan

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