Jessie French

Jessie French’s artistic practice is a critical intervention in an era defined by uncertainty, prodding us to reconsider our relationships with the environment, technology, and each other. Her work is research-led with creative experimentation driving exploration into the potential of closed-loop systems of (re)use and conscious interaction with objects. She applies traditional techniques to otherworldly, handcrafted materials, creating uniquely remarkable pieces that provoke reflection on our environmental entanglements and the broader consequences of consumption. Her work is held in prominent collections such as the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and the Anchorage Museum, Alaska, and benefits from an ongoing research partnership with the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum (New York) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). Her explorations into closed-loop systems and consumption’s broader effects have been showcased in esteemed venues, including the Royal Academy of the Arts, London (2024), the 23rd Biennale of Sydney (2022), The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Tasmania (2022), The Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane (2023), The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne (2023), Dark Mofo Festival, Tasmania (2023), Monash University Museum of Art, Melbourne (2023), Anchorage Museum, Alaska (2023), Mona Foma Festival, Tasmania (2024). Through a blend of research and creativity, French delves into crafting distinctive pieces that provoke thoughtful consideration of consumption and its wider effects.