Jessica Ozlo
St Albans
I transform raw materials in a search for simplicity, innovating traditional craft techniques, bridging the gap between the traditional and contemporary.
Message
Jessica Ozlo, originally from Spain, discovered her passion for textiles while studying Fashion Design in Barcelona. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Costume Design at the London College of Fashion and gained valuable experience working in the film and theatre industry. In 2020, Jessica made the decision to pursue a career in art, completing her first series in 2021. Her art has caught the attention of Amelie-Maison d'Art in Paris, where she is now represented, and her commissions have been acquired for private collections in Europe and North America. Jessica works closely with art consultants and interior designers to incorporate her unique textile and painting blends into various spaces. Her practice is deeply rooted in her academic background, advocating for sustainability and innovative expression in art.
Statement
Over the past few years, my art practice has focused primarily on two mediums: textiles and painting. I use traditional crafts like weaving, macrame, crochet, knitting, and sewing, which demand patience and precision. These techniques connect me to a lineage of handmade artistry and female heritage, urging me to slow down and honour their rich history. They act as an anchor, providing a methodological discipline that shapes my ongoing exploration of texture and form. However, I also crave spontaneity, which I explore through intuitive painting. It's about finding beauty in the unexpected.
This duality defines my creative process and is the basis for a wider exploration of more universal themes like chaos and order, stillness and movement, structure and improvisation. I am curious about how to express these dualities through craft and contemporary expression. My art delves into the intersections of art, craft, and design. I am interested in erasing the fine line that separates these fields.
I find beauty in simplicity and imperfection; that's why raw materials with their subtle flaws inspire most of my pieces. I am drawn to imperfection from the moment I choose the materials to the process of creation. Even when I try to recreate the idea of a shape, I allow the handmade nature of my work to reveal the imperfections that occur during the process.