Title Forgotten
** I know I gave this piece a title, I just don’t remember what it was** acrylic on wood board – cracked gilded frame made from airdry clay and spray-painted gold – 2022
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Washing Machine Head
Washing Machine Head – 2022 – Acrylic on Wood Panel
The Puppet and The Puppeteer
The Puppet and The Puppeteer By Jesse Bullen Acrylic on wood panels and mixed media The Puppet and the Puppeteer is a diptych painting that features one realism work and one abstract one. The top painting (realism) depicts a dark hooded finger whose hands have been sculpted to pop out of the panel. Attached to its hands are strings that run down to the second panel, connecting to the figure on the bottom. This work represents that feeling that you…
The Grounding Tree – for when you feel stumped
The Grounding Tree is a site-specific installation piece that I created for my Visual Art 1o1 class. The Grounding Tree was built as a place for you to sit down, relax and clear your head. On the ground in front of it sits a sign with a QR code. When you scan that code it links you to a google form where you can write down something that’s been on your mind or bothering you. Anything you wanna get off…
Vancouver Art Gallery Visit: A Reflection
The Vancouver Art Gallery currently has a grand array of art by many different artists. Most notably is Yoko Ono’s exhibit, Growing Freedom; the instruction of Yoko Ono and the art of John and Yoko. On October 27th my visual arts 1o1 class went on a trip to the gallery. The gallery featured a lot of art so I’m mostly going to be talking about the ones that stuck with me after having some time to reflect. Yoko Ono Most…
Polygon Art Gallery Visit: A Reflection
On November 17th, I went on a trip to the Polygon Art Gallery to get a sneak peek of an upcoming exhibition by Vancouver artist, Steven Shearer. My class got to experience what a gallery looks like during the setup of a new show and talk with the gallery’s curator. Steven Shearer Shearers solo exhibition features a large array of his works produced over 25 years. It features a monumental archive of photography and print material. There are many books…
GIF Animation
GIF Animation Series by Jesse Bullen TW**** Mention of drugs and use of prop drugs “SOMETHING FOR YOUR MIND” “LSD” “PAINT PROBLEMS”
“Hollowed” – Drawing Series
“Hollowed” Jesse Bullen Charcoal on Drawing Paper “Hollowed” is an exploration of expression. I wanted to make a series of faces with strong character. The dark and dense charcoal lines give each face the perfect intensity. The figures in each drawing are not meant to represent specific or clear emotions but are rather intended to highlight the smaller expressions humans are capable of. Specifically, I dove into the subtle differences in this sad and hollow expression. Each face is meant…
SFU Audain Gallery Field Trip: A Reflection
From October 14th to December 11th, the SFU Audain Gallery has hosted the work of artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan. Two of his works are displayed there, both of which explore reincarnation as a medium for justice. On October 20th my class took a field trip to the art gallery to view his work. This is my reflection. Once Removed Once Removed is the first work of art you encounter when you walk into the art gallery. It is a set…
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