Jessey Jansen

Cutaway

Combining my fascination with paper, my obsession with the profile and my skills in graphic design, Cutaway explores human connection, unity, and identity through graphic portraiture and collage. Offered as limited editions and original works.

VOM + JJ

Combining my artistic skills with my passion for helping others, unique Voice of Maasai album art offered as limited editions. Made from layers of cut paper with rich graphics, the format is inspired by the nostalgic 12" vinyl record covers, paying homage to keeping the music (the story) alive. Click image to listen to music track.

Color Under Pressure

​Prying into aging with a palette knife,  I explore its complexity and uneasiness through color, form and gestural marks. When done right, the creativity itself is my strength, an extraordinarily powerful process of opportunity.
Showing Up V2 by Jessey Jansen, Image 2.
Showing Up by Jessey Jansen, Image 2.

Civil Speed

 “Civil Speed” is part of the Perceptions Through Illustrated Light series, capturing the patterns and pace of modern life within our civil societies. Blending photography, graphic design, and digital collage, I use long-exposure light captures as the foundation for each composition, then layer vector illustrations to express the “speed of life.” The result is a visual dialogue between motion and meaning; where light becomes both witness and storyteller. Printed as open editions, these works are especially striking on aluminum with a glossy finish and available in a range of sizes. 

Paper People

Inspired by time spent with the Maasai, this series borrows their term for foreigners, “Paper People,” to explore vulnerability through material and place. Each stylized slab, crafted from up-cycled paper pulp and found embellishments, balances elegance with a sense of decay, evoking the aura of lost civilizations. By transforming humble materials into refined forms, the work reflects on transience, imperfection, and the enduring forces of nature. 

The Social Portrait

 The Social Portrait series captures the spirit, strength, and individuality of women around the world. Debuting on International Women’s Day 2013, each gouache and ink piece reveals a story of purpose and possibility—an artistic tribute to women’s passion and power. Original artworks on Arches paper, 44.5 x 36". 

MyPOP

My Print on Poverty explores stories of strength, equity, and hope through art that uplifts and inspires. Designed to spark meaningful reflection, the series brings a sense of purpose and possibility to public and professional spaces alike.
Perfect for healing and learning environments—hospitals, libraries, offices, and hotels. Custom size and substrate options available.