Jessie Woodward

Jessie is a Bristol-based abstract artist. She holds a joint honours degree in Fine Art and Art History and has a background in art education within gallery and charitable organisations in London. For the past ten years, she has dedicated herself to her full-time artistic practice, exhibiting her signature vibrant pieces across the UK and internationally, with her works held in collections globally.

Process & Philosophy

Jessie's intuitive yet decisive artistic process delves into the inherent language of paint, colour and mark-making to elicit emotional resonance in the viewer. Through this exploration, she aims to convey the power of pure abstraction to generate visual energy, joy, and aesthetic pleasure.

Jessie's distinctive artistic identity is rooted in her experimental approach to paint, a bold colour palette, and the deliberate juxtaposition of textures. Her process involves a dynamic interplay between colours, marks, textures, and ratios to achieve cohesive and vividly unique compositions.

Jessie's deliberate decision to title her works solely with numbers aims to avoid any preconceived ideas, allowing the viewer's experience to remain uninfluenced by words. This approach underscores her belief in the intrinsic power of process, colour, and mark-making to convey the painting's energy and speak directly to the observer.

Background & Practice

The apparent simplicity of her abstract language belies complex compositions, fostering a visceral connection that invites an emotional and physical response, encouraging a mindful awareness of the viewer's embodied experience.