About Me

Image from Urban Sketchers Symposium video

Jessica Kang is an artist, illustrator, and multidisciplinary designer based in Vancouver, Canada. She creates in both two- and three- dimensional work, exploring the intersection of her architectural design & visual art backgrounds.

 

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EDUCATION
  • 2013 / Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
  • 2012 / Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
  • 2003 – 2008 / University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
SELECT EXHIBITIONS
  • 2018 – 2021 / Public Art Installation, “Windows to Nanaimo”, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, BC
  • 2013 / Site-specific group installation, “Intervention”, New York, NY
  • 2013 / Workshop exhibition, “Telling Stories”, New York, NY
AWARDS & GRANTS
  • 2023 / Canada-Korea Connections Fund
  • 2023 / ArtStarts Creative Spark, Vancouver, BC
  • 2022 / UBC Community Grant, Vancouver, BC – Two-time Recipient
  • 2022 / ArtStarts Explores, Vancouver, BC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • 2023 / AsiaLink Suwon, South Korea, workshops with Jeong Seung-Bin, Sheila Putri “Sheilasplayground”
  • 2019 / Workshop at the Civita Institute, Italy, with Stephanie Bower
  • 2018 / Urban Sketchers Global Symposium, Portugal, workshops with Jim Richards, Simone Ridyard, Eduardo Bajzek, and Paul Wang
  • 2017 / Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Certificate for Adult Learning, Victoria, BC, Canada
  • 2013 / Workshop with David Trubridge, New York, NY
  • 2011 – 2012 / Various classes in ceramics at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics, Toronto, ON

“Originally from Vancouver, I returned to Canada after living and working in several countries for over a decade. Because of this, I am inspired by themes of travel and discovery, and the memories we have of places familiar to us.  In particular, returning to Vancouver has given me a fresh perspective on the amazing landmarks here and I like to share this discovery while exploring BC through this lens.”

Style

“I especially enjoy using a blend of modern watercolor techniques, in a loose, sketch-like way to represent architecture, landscapes, and destinations while fondly remembering and recognizing sense of place. Both my clients and viewers tell me how my inviting, understated style resonates with them, transmuting their memorable moments and journeys into something timeless. I live for this!

I also often hear how my vivid-but-soft colour palette & touch has universal appeal and that makes my illustrations excellent gifts.”

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“Thank you so much for your wonderful watercolour workshop, Jessica! I was so impressed watching you calmly instruct today’s multiple participating groups, especially how you catered to the various ages and experience levels. The projects worked really well, and everyone clearly appreciated making a special summer keepsake while learning new skills.”

– UBC Campus & Community Planning, Workshops & Marquee Event

“Jessica is so talented! I appreciated the small little details that I didn’t even notice in the photo that was in the artwork. This speaks to her eye for detail as an artist. It was also a pleasure working with Jessica. She was prompt in responding to my request and while she listened to my suggestions, also had her own creative opinion which helped to create a great final product.”

– A.D, Private Commission

“Ms. Jessica went above and beyond to answer all of my questions and my request for a special order! Her artwork is absolutely lovely! I can’t wait to frame my print to commemorate my visit to beautiful Victoria BC!”

– M.R, Customized Illustration Print

STAY IN TOUCH

Location

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Email

studio@jessicakang.com