Jessie Cuadra
Fine Art
![Jessie Cuadra holding painting of flower in gallery beneath two more of her paintings](/site/assets/files/12029/self_portrait_with_bloom_5.jpg)
I seek to create a contemporary approach to classic subjects such as women, landscapes and still life with the application of traditional painting methods.
Colour and composition are the focus of my work, with a restrained colour palette used to emphasise form and style. Using a practice rooted in the exploration of past traditions, I revisit domestic issues, exploring female artists and their connections to my own life. This helps me gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a female artist and the difficulties that arise with co-existing as an artist, mother, and caregiver.
As a contemporary artist, I strive to make works that have a timeless quality, bridging the traditional and contemporary, with a desire to create pieces that speak to a wide audience.
The works selected mark significant moments of evolution in my painting. I have handpicked pieces where I have noticed a real leap in style and a progression in my work during this last year at ARU.
Throughout this journey, my focus has been on exploring the nuances of still life — a genre that has allowed me to experiment with colour, brushstrokes, and textures. It's been a year of painting to understand how I paint and reflecting on my style and choices.
![Painting of flowers in pot with beads around it](/site/assets/files/12035/still_life_with_beads_60x50.jpg)
![Painting of plant in pot](/site/assets/files/12036/still_life_1_60x50.jpg)
![Painting of plant in pot](/site/assets/files/12037/still_life_2_60x50.jpg)
![Painting of flower and pot](/site/assets/files/12038/bloom_1_50x40.jpg)
![Painting of flower and pot](/site/assets/files/12039/bloom_2_50x40.jpg)
![Painting of flower and pot](/site/assets/files/12040/bloom_3_60x50.jpg)
![Painting of flower and pot](/site/assets/files/12041/bloom_4_60x50.jpg)
![Painting of flower](/site/assets/files/12042/bloom_6_80x60.jpg)