About Jess

Jess is represented by

Agora Gallery

W 25th St, New York

https://art-mine.com/artists/jess-jacobs/

Jess knew she was an artist from a young age, always keen to study life with paint. After focusing on art at high school Jess left to pursue her passion at Art school in Wellington, learning all of the important aspects of being a practicing artist. Largely self-taught Jess incorporates her part Samoan heritage into many of her works reflecting the people and lush scenery of the Pacific. During this period Jess was a fulltime practicing artist for twelve years. Her work spans several genre from large garden murals to intimate portraits. Jess's work hangs nationally & overseas, In Auckland council offices, hotels and former Prime Minister Helen Clarkes collection. Jess has had several solo exhibitions as well as corporate commissions and completed many personal commissions in New Zealand, Samoa and Australia.

Jess has been a finalist in the Adam, NZ Portrait Gallery Awards and COCA, contemporary NZ Art awards.

After studying Social anthropology, development studies and Masters in International development (2023) Jess spent time working in local history research in Gisborne, NZ. Here she was delving into the past and fielding daily queries on local history, ancestry & whakapapa along with curating public displays such as Tuia 250 Ki Turanga. Following this Jess helped to run a busy social development agency in Gisborne, NZ. Jess has a passion for people, the natural environment, equity and justice.

Jess is currently working toward a series to exhibit in Samoa and overseas and researching climate change impacts on local people and communities in the Pacific along with completing a second Masters in Social and Community Leadership for the non-profit sector (2025).

Please make contact if you would like to know more!

A percentage of proceeds from print sales will go toward saving the National bird of Samoa https://www.savethemanumea.com/

Original acrylic on canvas paintings for sale 2023

Please note stretched and framed paintings will incur additional shipping costs due to their fragile nature.

All prices include GST and are valid as of August 2023.

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Limited edition prints on paper

All prices include GST and are valid as of August 2023.

Prints are limited edition of 20, numbered by the artist.

Limited edition prints on canvas

All prices include GST and are valid as of August 2023.

Prints are limited edition of 50, numbered by the artist.

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Framing / stretching loose canvas

Prints on both canvas and paper are delivered in a postage tube, unstretched and unframed. This is to save the buyer an exorbitant freight cost! (If you live in Auckland prints can be picked up for no charge from 30 Karaka Street, Eden Terrace.

If you do require the canvas or paper print to be framed or stretched freight can estimate $250.00 (please email the artist via contact page)

An estimate (local Gisborne, NZ) framer can stretch onto frame for the following cost: (plus you're supporting local business)

  • 800x1000 $211.80
  • 1000x1000 $240.30
  • 18x24 $123.30

For stretching and framing loose canvas an estimate would be:

Stretch and black or white tray framed :

  • 800x1000 $535.90
  • 1000x1000 $603.80

Stretch and wooden tray framed:

  • $800x1000 $556.80
  • 1000x1000 $626.40

This estimate may vary between regions in NZ, this is to give an idea that it is more affordable and achievable to stretch and / or stretch and frame locally.

The artist would recommend:

Le sogi 'the kiss' black tray frame

Tuleles Garden 1 / 2 wooden tray frame

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