About
Jess Connor is a multimedia artist in Scotland.
My work investigates the inherent holism of life. I use reflection upon immersive outdoor experiences alongside research into anthropology, biology and philosophy to explore interactions between conceptualisation and embodiment. Through art making, I seek to express my reciprocity with life; questioning conventions of human exceptionalism.
Speculation and reaction play a significant role in my practice whereby I work intuitively to realise ideas. Reactionary artworks emerge in response to my surroundings with the intent of discovering a deeper understanding of my human position in the more-than-human world as I seek connectivity with its forms.
Contact
jessconnorxyz@gmail.com
@jessconnorr
CV
Jess Connor
(b. 1994) Hastings, UK
Lives and works in Aberdeen, UK
Exhibitions
2023
Papertrail, Carbon Copy Gallery, Louisville KY, USA, & Peacock Print Room, Aberdeen, Scotland
Gag Gog, Look Again, Aberdeen, Scotland
Alt D: Through Drawing, Arkade Gallery, Aberdeen, Scotland
Gray’s Degree Show, Gray’s School Of Art, Aberdeen, Scotland
2022
Gray’s Pre-Dregree Show, Gray’s School Of Art, Aberdeen, Scotland
2021
Screw Gallery at Bound Art Book Fair, The Whitworth, Manchester, England
2019
No Thank You (solo), Kekun Studio, Aberdeen, Scotland
2018
SUBMIT, The Worm, Aberdeen, Scotland
Sponsored Content (solo), Foodstory Upstairs, Aberdeen, Scotland
2017
April 2017, OWN, Screening, First Cut! Youth Film Festival, Youghal, Ireland
April 2017, Disco Graveyard, STACK Collective, Installation, Look Again Festival, Aberdeen, Scotland
February 2017, STACK Collective, Installation, SPECTRA, Aberdeen, Scotland
Residencies
Kekun Artists Residency III, Kekun Studio, Funded by Elev8 Arts and Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2019
Look & Learn, Look Again, Group Residency, funded by Creative Learning, The Smart Agency and Youth Arts Collective North East, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016
Filmdance, Belmont Filmhouse, Funded by Youth Arts Collective North East, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016
Summary of Work Experience
Creative Practitioner, Grampian Hospitals Art Trust, Scotland, October 2023 - ongoing
Artist Assistant, Craig Fisher, Scotland, June 2023 - September 2023
Printmaking Workshops, Make Your Mark, Creative Learning, Aberdeen, Scotland, Jan 2020 – March 2020
Volunteer at Peacock Studio, Aberdeen, Scotland, Nov 2019 – March 2020
March 2019, Make A Zine, Workshop, Kekun Studio, Aberdeen, Scotland
STACK Collective, Printmaking workshops, Look Again Festival, Aberdeen, Scotland, April 2017
STACK Collective, Workshops, SPECTRA, Aberdeen, Scotland, February 2017
Education
BA Contemporary Art Practice, Gray’s School Of Art, 2023
HND Visual Communication, NEScol, 2014