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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Jessica Wojtasek
Bio
I grew up in a small town near Wheeling, West Virginia. When I was a kid I had the unique opportunity to work with a mentor and start painting with oils. I was instantly hooked and this set me on the path of where I am today.
For my formal training I attended the Columbus College of Art and Design and was awarded a full-tuition scholarship – graduating with a BFA in 2008, Summa Cum Laude. During this time I had the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
I have been a member artist with Studios on High Gallery in the Short North Arts District since 2016. You can find me painting on-site at the gallery select weekends of each month and you can find my work in collections globally.
Artist Statement
My work is directly influenced by the landscape of the city in which I currently reside – Columbus, Ohio. Simply put, I like to paint places I know. I want people to walk away from my work with a sense of community and connection to place.
Beyond capturing the essence and feeling of a location each painting is an opportunity to explore color. Working from my own original photographs, I recreate the mood and atmosphere of a location with an expressive color palette and dramatic composition. I am particularly interested in capturing light, temperature and reflection.