Jessica D'Amico

Artist Statement

Jessica D’Amico is a jewelry artist and metalsmith who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. When time permits, she enjoys exploring with paint as it is the opposite of working with metal. Although, worlds collide when color gets involved. Working with colored stones over the past 25 years + has given Jessica a certain sensibility of light and color. Jessica’s mixed media paintings utilize bold pigment creating a universe that is both luminous and layered. Explorations of patterns, mirrored dimensions and feelings of expansiveness have become a central theme around her work.

Biography

Jessica D'Amico is a multi-disciplinary professional artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. A metalsmithing graduate of Pratt Institute, Jessica has since occupied several different studio spaces throughout Brooklyn where she has a cult following of her one-of-a-kind, limited edition and commissioned jewelry.

After years of jewelry designing, Jessica has finally gotten back to her roots and her original love of painting. The contrast, after working with rigid metals for over 20 years, yielded the most unexpected results for the accomplished artisan, and she can't wait to continue exploring her rediscovered love of paint. Jessica has participated in Gowanus Open Studios over the past several years and has exhibited in a couple of group shows.

Exhibition History (CV)