Ngurra Camp

Jessica Birk



Ancestry:
Jessica is 18 years of age, born in Manly and has lived in Cromer most of her life. Jessica's mother is a descendent of the Yaegl tribe from northern NSW on the Clarence River, in a town called Maclean. Her father is of European descent with ties to Ireland & Germany.

Artistic Style & Artistic Influence:
Jessica's grandmother - Jessica Randall & her mother Lois Birk provided much of the inspiration for Deadly Duubs, part of Jessi's major HSC work.

The style of work, which Jessica produces, is predominately esoteric and abstract. Her paintings explore emotions and memories through colours, patterns and textures. Previous works have explored themes such as her identity, culture, family, matriarchal lineage and other subjective issues. Jessica is studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts at College of Fine Arts , UNSW.

Exhibitions/Collections/Studies:
Jessica has already had her art displayed in the Manly Art Gallery & Museum - 'Express Yourself 2003' & the Art Gallery of NSW - 'Art express'
She also participated in a group exhibition “Angwirri Adyi” on the North Coast ,Maclean, at The Ulugundahi Art and Culture Gallery .
Her works are in private and departmental collections in both Sydney and the North Coast, as well as in the NSW Department of Education and Training’s William Wilkins Memorial Art Collection.
Jessica’s studies include the completion of her HSC in 2002 at Cromer High, an intensive printing workshop at the National Art School in 2002, painting and ceramic classes at Broovale Tafe in 2001 and 2002. Jessica is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts at College of Fine Arts , UNSW.

Contact

email to:jess_birk@hotmail.com
http://people.cofa.unsw.edu.au/students/z3099359/