Artist profile
Jessica
Davidson
Jessica Davison (b.1986, Indonesia) is an artist that draws her inspiration from places, people and stories from the past.
Working primarily with oils, she paints landscapes and portraits /figures. She has a background in Photography.
Her most recent achievement includes exhibiting in 3 Affordable Art Fairs in 2024 and being a finalist in Lethbridge Small Art Prize 2023.
Davidson’s works have in recent years commanded a significant amount of collecting attention. Her works has been collected internationally in USA, UK and Singapore.
Career Highlights
- 3 successful exhibitions at The Affordable art fairs in 2024
- 2 times finalist in Lethbridge Small Scale Art Prize
- Solo exhibition in 2025
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I mostly work with oils. In my opinion, it is the most versatile medium to work with. I paint in thin layers, building depth as I progress along.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
I take photos regularly. I love film photography and I use my photos as references for my painting. I also use collages of found old photos as reference. I always start with an underpainting. It is when I do most of the planning and deciding on the composition. I then work in layers until the end.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
I work from a home studio in the Blue Mountains.
