Artist profile
Jessie
Woodrow
Jess is a contemporary Yamatji artist living in Queensland, transforming acrylic paint into striking visual stories that honour culture, identity, and connection.
Jess is a contemporary Yamatji artist living in Queensland whose acrylic paintings celebrate cultural storytelling, identity, and connection to Country. Drawing inspiration from her Yamatji heritage and her life on the East Coast, Jess creates bold and expressive artworks that fuse tradition with modern design.
Her work is known for its strong lines, layered movement and symbolic elements that reflect stories of community, resilience, and belonging. Each piece is created with intention—inviting viewers to experience the power of colour, pattern, and cultural narrative.
Jess continues to develop her practice while honouring the cultural roots and influences that shape her art, creating pieces that are both visually striking and deeply personal.
Career Highlights
- Mural painting at Youth Detention centre in Queensland
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I use Jo Sonja acrylic, I find the texture just perfect for my style of painting as well as how it drys.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
My process begins with a story or cultural idea, which I sketch and transform into a visual concept. I work in layers with acrylic paint, building depth, colour and movement until the artwork feels complete. Once finished, I professionally prepare and present the piece—photographing, framing and documenting it—ready for exhibition or sale.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
