ARTIST’S STATEMENT

 

     “I am a firm believer in the merit system. I believe that with triumph of effort and no holes barred one can achieve anything. There is nothing more rewarding to me than putting in a good day of being the best Mother I can be to my four wonderful children, knowing I left nothing unattended. And when the time permits, in the hours and minutes between naps and baths I am able to express myself artistically, by all means…that is the best day done.

     I have continually obeyed my inspirational tendencies for the better part of these last two decades and have seen progress in myself that exists solely from the effort of persistence. Hurrealism, a term which suits best the description of what it is I do, lends even more interest to the meaning behind the imagery. A word developed to correlate with Surrealism, and my spin on how that genre of art applies to me.

    At the end of the day, I work hard at my responsibilities, never losing sight of what is dearest to my heart. Equally rewarding, is the satisfaction of knowing not only am I capable, I am wholeheartedly willing…for you see… I believe that I can and will, have my cake and eat it too.”

     Jessica currently is producing and selling high quality fine art prints of her work. Please contact her directly for information at DioteeSantaFe@gmail.com.

 

PROFILE


'Crack in the Wall Gallery' San Diego, Ca, 1999-2004, (featured artist)
'Seven' San Diego, Ca, June 14, 2002-November 2003
'General Members Exhibition' San Diego Institute of Art, San Diego, Ca, June 28, 2002
'Regional Show' San Diego Institute of Art, San Diego, Ca, July 2002 (juried)
'One Foot Show' San Diego Institute of Art, San Diego, Ca, July 2002 (juried)
'Ray at Night'
Sharp Studios-Gallery, San Diego, Ca, August 2002
'Regional Show' San Diego Institute of Art, San Diego, Ca, September 14, 2002 (juried)
'Collective Minds Gallery' Monrovia, Ca, November 2002-February 2003
'Heaven and Hell' San Diego, Ca, December 7, 2002 (private showing)
'The Block Project' Sharp Studios-Gallery, San Diego, Ca, January 2003 (solo show)
'Planet Hollywood' San Diego, Ca, January 2003
'Ray at Night' Sharp Studios-Gallery, San Diego, Ca, February 2003
'The Valentine Party' Rancho Santa Fe, Ca, February 14, 2003 (private showing)
'Ramsden Morrison Gallery' Downtown San Diego, Ca, February16, 2003
'Gallery Debut' 4 Design Gallery, San Diego, Ca, March 2003 (solo show)
'NCECA' 4 Design Gallery, San Diego, Ca, March 12-15, 2003
'101 Artists Colony' Encinitas, Ca, June 2003
'General Members Exhibition' San Diego Institute of Art, San Diego, Ca, June 2003
'The Sex Show' Sharp Studios-Gallery, San Diego, Ca, August 2003
'Playboy Mansion' Beverly Hills, Ca, November 1, 2003 (auction benefit)
'From Ashes to Art' San Diego Firehouse Museum, San Diego, Ca, December 14, 2003 (auctioneer's choice)
'Dr. Lance Stone' La Jolla, Ca, January 16, 2004, (private showing)
'The Emporium Gallery' Encinitas, Ca, April 10, 2004-May 2, 2004
'General Members Exhibition' San Diego Institute of Art, San Diego, Ca, June 2004
'Black and White' Sharp Studios-Gallery, San Diego, Ca, June 2004
'Sex III' Sharp Studios-Gallery, San Diego, Ca, July 30-August 14, 2004
'Patiently Unsafe' 640 C st & 7th, San Diego, Ca, December 2-3, 2004
'Synergy Art Foundation Fundraiser' San Diego Firehouse Museum, December 12, 2004
'Whitt/Krauss Galleries' Seaport Village, San Diego, Ca, February 2005
'Sharp Studios-Gallery' September 2006-February 2008 (in-house artist)
'Freelance' San Diego, Ca, June 2007-Current (featured artist)