JESSICA LYNN HUNT
Jessica Lynn Hunt is a visual artist, educator, and curator born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where she presently resides. Hunt received her MFA in 2018 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and currently teaches Sculpture at John Burroughs School. She is the Assistant Director for the Bonsack Gallery in Ladue, Missouri. She is the recipient of the Jose Jimenez Public Art Award and Regional Arts Commission Support Grant. She is currently a studio member of Dibling Dublios.
I have long been fascinated by the complexities of interpersonal relationships—specifically, how we create, maintain, or destroy our relationships with others. As a result, I’ve become consumed with collecting experiences rooted in human interaction. My work examines the intricacies of these dynamics with others and how they slowly shape our behaviors, beliefs, and ways of being over time.
I primarily start by constructing or modeling a hard armature covered by a softer textile skin. Often, you’ll see two or more forms in a single work as a nod to the relationship. Forms range from representational to ambiguous, and color is used to further highlight the idea.
I am searching for empathy in our increasingly chaotic and polarizing world. By pairing contrasting colors, forms, and textures, I aim to highlight the spectrum in-between and create a different point of entry for the viewer. One that allows for a more empathetic understanding of the relationship and experience, regardless of who is part of the work.
