Jessi Wong

Hometown: Melbourne

Based in: Melbourne

Jessi Wong was born in Australia to Chinese/Malaysian parents. She completed a Master of Fine Art (Printmaking) at RMIT in 2009 and primarily considers herself a printmaker who also does drawings and installations. Jessi has worked on collaborative public art projects in Melbourne and has works in private and public collections around the world.

Artwork

Across the universe XIII

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

US$ 4,000

Artwork

Molly cool

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

US$ 990

Artwork

Across the universe II

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

Sold

Artwork

Across the universe XVII

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

Sold

Artwork

Midnight in a perfect world

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

Sold

Artwork

Across the universe VIII

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

US$ 790

Artwork

Waterworld II

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

US$ 990

Artwork

Mr Blue Sky II

Jessi Wong, Australia

Mixed Media

US$ 750

Jessi Wong In The Studio

Rolling ink onto wood Placing my paper on the ink Running it through the etching press Installing paper in rolls Drawing, mixed media artwork

More About Jessi Wong

Question Icon What inspires you?

The natural landscape, patterns found in nature, the sky at night.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

Time consuming

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Layered, ordered, chaotic

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Yayoi Kusama, Professor Brian Cox (who is actually an astrophysicist), Ruth Johnstone, Jenny Holzer, Guerrilla Girls, Helen Kocis Edwards, et. al.

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My ink roller!

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Add more magnesium carbonate.

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I visit exhibitions and galleries, go for walks, watch documentary films.

Credentials

Education

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

Australia, 2009

Awards

Myer Foundation National Assistance Program for the Arts

2020

Art Start Emerging Artist Grant

2011

Australian Print Workshop Collie Print Trust Scholarship

2010

Exhibitions

The Other Art Fair

Australia, 2022

Youth Plus

China, 2015

Art Central

Hong Kong, 2015

1000 Tears (Melbourne Writers Festival)

Australia, 2013

Sofia Paper Art Fest

Bulgaria, 2013

Burnie Print Prize

Australia, 2013

Swan Hill National Print and Drawing Award

Australia, 2012

Fremantle Print Award

Australia, 2012

Future Visions Festival d'Australie

France, 2012

Silk Cut Award

Australia, 2008

Press

Frankie Magazine

2022