About the Artist
Biography
Jessie Bélisle is a contemporary artist from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada, living and working from Denver, Colorado, United States.
Her creative process began in 2011, while working in Montréal. Her education in the world of optics blended with her research into the visual arts. Her visual practice is fueled by her Reiki practice. Jessie has exhibited in Canada and the United States.
Artist Statement
Each work I create is a story. My paintings navigate in different dimensions, exploring collective thoughts, the real and UNREAL. They exist in a place where vision is superfluous and intuition is my tool. My paintings are a perfect balance between harmony and anarchy.
Using brushes, rollers, spray paint and pastel, I work with layers applying different techniques to create depth and texture. The relationship between the different mediums is my motivation. Modern colors act also as tools, so that my paintings emulate the rhythm of nature and life.
I translate my energy piece by piece so that each work can have it’s own effect on my viewers. Translating my knowledge as a reiki master is absolutely fundamental for me. I am passionate about the power of colors, I am fascinated by the impact a piece will have after leaving the studio. Intention behind the creation, respects the principles of reiki, influencing the energy that the canvas will carry. The focal points determined according to a sacred geometry, applied subtly, allow the works to respect natural laws.
I create what I believe in, here and now, connecting my essence. Welcoming all universe to universe.
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Education
Reiki Master class, Manon Ducap Private School, Montréal, Québec, 2018-19
Meditation Seminar with Mata Amritanandamayi Indian Guru, Toronto, Ontario, 2018
Licenced Optician, Cégep Édouard Montpetit, Longueuil, Québec, 2010
Professional Development
Burning Man, Group Art Project, Black Rock City, Nevada, 2019
The Art of Realism, Private Workshop with Master Jean-Pierre Neveu, Upton, Québec, 2019
Unlock your Potential, Online Workshop by Emma Gannon on Skillshare, Devon, United Kingdom, 2020
Make a Living as an Artist, Online Workshop with Brooke Glaser on Skillshare, Portland, Oregon, 2020
Watercolor Portrait, Online Workshop with Melissa Lee on Skillshare, Northern California, 2020
To be Magnetic, Online Manifestation Workshop with Lacy Philips, Los Angeles, California, 2019
Intuitive Creation, Workshop with the Artist Gabrielle Dumont, Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, Québec, 2017
Exploration Authentic Signature, Private Workshop with the Artist Sophie Lebeuf, Saguenay, Québec, 2016
Gallery permanent residency
Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, Québec, 2017-24
Interviews
Recorded Interview Broadcast at Colorado Avalanche game, Denver, Colorado, 2024
Live Interview Great Day Colorado, Denver, Colorado, 2024
Teaching Experience
Abstraction and Intuition, Online Workshop, Montréal, Québec, 2020-21
Guided Meditation Covid Mental Health Support, Online Workshop, Montréal, Québec, 2020
Women Empowerment Circle, Private Studio, Montréal, Québec, 2018
Discovering Meditation with Creative Transe, Private Studio, Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, Québec, 2018-20
Exhibitions
Collaboration with Colorado Avalanche for Women’s History Month - Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado, 2024
Landscape series - Visual Interest, Denver, Colorado, 2023
Landscape series - Afug online Gallery, Solo, Denver, Colorado, 2022
Awareness, Solo, West and Main, Denver, Colorado, 2021
Motherfunk Art show, Exposition de groupe, Nurture, Denver, Colorado, 2021
Inside Her Studio x Dairy block, Group exhibition, Denver, Colorado, 2021
Goddess Vision, Solo Exhibition, Voskins, Montréal, Québec, 2019
Sky is Not the Limit, Solo Exhibition, Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, Québec, 2018
The cat show, Group Exhibition, Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, Québec, 2016
Mtl Expose, Group Exhibition, Galerie 203, Montréal, Québec, 2016
Black History Month, Group Exhibit, Georges Laoun Optician, Montréal, Québec, 2015
Georges Laoun present Jessie Bélisle, Solo Exhibition, MBAQ, Montréal, Québec, 2014
Publications
Canvas Rebel, Denver, Colorado, 2023
VoyageDenver, Written Interview, Denver, Colorado, 2022
Shoutout Colorado, Written Interview, Colorado, 2022
ARTICLES
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"I am still painting to this day because it makes me feel good. Simple as that. I don’t necessarily see it as a career to be honest. This is just what I do to stay mentally healthy! I’m just extremely grateful that some people enjoy my paintings, and are ready to commit to it, to be able to stare at it everyday in their house. It blows my mind every time."
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"I am a French-Canadian artist, I moved to Denver in Dec 2020 from Montreal with my husband. We both met in burning man, he was from San Francisco at the time. We chose Denver to be our new home. Before moving, I’ve never even visited the state!"
2022
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"As a female artist, I know how important it is to be confident, and seize every opportunity. Our voice and creativity is so precious, and healing. Looking at the news, and seeing women losing rights around the world, only makes me want to stand taller, and shine brighter."
2023
Women’s History Month / Colorado Avalanche
Our local sports teams are doing some really cool things to pay respect to the women that make our world go round, all during Women’s History Month. The Colorado Avalanche has teamed up with a local artist to create a unique custom jersey as part of their ‘Artist Jersey series’ to give recognition to girls hockey.
GDC caught up with Artist, Jessie Belisle and Avalanche marketing manager, Leah Shaikin, to learn more about the unique statement piece and the 2024 series.