MARCH 2024
ARTIST TALK: PIANISSIMO FORTE
Galerist Sussi Hodel with Jess de Zilva, Sira Trinkler
4th April, 18.00 - 20.30
Lakeside Gallery Zug, Artherstrasse 3, CH-6300 Zug
.We had a wonderful opening of Pianissimo Forte and we're pleased with how the show looks!
Sira & I share a love for detail and both our works have hidden stories for the viewer to find at second, third or more glances.
At this talk we'll be quizzed over what we do, how, why and what ever else comes up.
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Mehr Info zur Ausstellung / more exhibition info
General opening times / Öffnungszeiten:
Wed- Friday 14 - 18.00 & Sat 13- 16.00 or by appointment / auf Voranmeldung
MARCH 2024
PIANISSIMO FORTE
Jess de Zilva, Sira Trinkler
from 20th March - 17th May 2024
Lakeside Gallery Zug, Artherstrasse 3, CH-6300 Zug
"Pianissimo Forte" presents fascinating works of Sira Trinkler and Jess de Zilva.
The title of this show refers to the works presented. They explore a wide range of expressions, from subtle and restrained to powerful and forceful. Pianissimo Forte suggests a subtle balance and a dialogue between the extremes of volume and intensity.
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In “Pianissimo Forte” präsentieren wir die faszinierenden Werke von Sira Trinkler und Jess de Zilva, zwei Künstlerinnen, die den Betrachter auf eine Reise durch die vielfältigen Ausdrucksformen der Kunst führen – von der subtilen Feinheit bis hin zur kraftvollen Intensität.
Der Titel repräsentiert eine Ausstellung, in der die Werke eine breite Palette von Ausdrucksformen erforschen, von subtil und zurückhaltend bis hin zu kraftvoll und eindringlich. Pianissimo Forte deutet auf eine feinsinnige Balance sowie einen Dialog zwischen den Extremen der Lautstärke und Intensität hin.
Mehr Info zur Ausstellung / more exhibition info
Private view / Vernissage: Wednesday 20th March 18.00 - 20.30
Artist talk/ Künstlergespräch : 4th April, 18.00 - 20.30
General opening times / Öffnungszeiten:
Wed- Friday 14 - 18.00 & Sat 13- 16.00 or by appointment / auf Voranmeldung
OCT 2023
HOME
ArtCan is delighted to announce our next exhibition sponsored by Suna Interior Design. ‘Home’ at the department store Brixton will feature the work of over 125 artists. Sculpture, paintings printing, photography, mixed media, video - representing the whole range of work of our artists, responding to the theme of ‘home’ and what that means to them.
20th- 29th October 2023
Downstairs at the department store, Brixton
Curated by Rebecca Tucker, Jill Desborough and Lee Eveson
OCT 2023
THE OTHER ART FAIR
I’ll be showing a selection of works from the ‘rite of spring’ at the upcoming Fair in London
from 12-15th October 2023 at The Truman Brewery
85 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL (closest tubes: Liverpool Street /Aldgate East /Whitechapel)
find me at stand number: 146
Opening times:
Private view Thursday 12th Oct 5-10pm
Fri, 13 Oct: 1 – 9pm / Sat, 14 Oct: 11 am – 7pm / Sun, 15 Oct: 11 am – 6 pm
more into & book tickets here
JULY 2023
ON BIG AND SMALL BATTLES
Curated by Anna Nesterenko this joint exhibition of artists Margarita Godgelf and Jess de Zilva showcases two artistic approaches that explore the complex nature of human existence through the medium of oil painting.
2nd- 27th August 2023
Opening event 3rd August, 6-9pm
Curious Kudu Gallery, 117 Queen’s Road, London SE15 2EZ
opening times: Wed -Fri 2-5pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm, and by appointment
all exhibition info, catalogue, press release can be found here
JUNE 2023
BUDO - THE ART OF BEING
It means a great deal to have provided the cover image for 'Budo- the art of being’, a project by Joe Thambu Shihan, one of the worlds top Yoshinkan Aikido practitioners.
(Yoshinkan Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art I have been training for many years and I have been fortunate to have learnt from Joe Thambu Sensei among others)
BUDO - the way of being
This is a book about Budo – the martial Way – and its embodiment for developing one’s character and overall way of Being. It is a direct and candid exploration into the practicalities of living Budo through the eyes and experiences of internationally respected, Joe Thambu Shihan, Aikido 8th Dan.
(Cover image 'Joe Sensei / Budo' , Jess de Zilva, 2020)
Available from the Shudokan website, amazon and selected bookshops.
MAY 2023
wARTehaus GALERIE
This is exciting, fresh and wonderful project has been put together by the art school Liechtenstein. The gallery wARTehaus shows artworks at bus stops across the country.
my piece ‘Education’ can be found among them.
‘Education’ is from a series in which mother and daughter, Dorothea and Claire, are portrayed. “working with people who have a real and deep relationship, have that intense emotional connection, personal and combined histories and time, and who represent generations and physical change ( … ) all of this provided a strong basis to work from.”
The show runs until October.
For more information please visit Kunstschule Liechtenstein
MAY 2023
10 x 10 EXHIBITION
The 10 x 10 Anniversary ArtCan exhibition celebrates 10 years of ArtCan. Artist members show small works ranging from painting to photography, printmaking, ceramics and more, all within the size of 10x 10 inches .
The exhibition is held at Hansard Studio, a new and exciting gallery space in West London.
Hansard Studio, 10 Hansard Mews, London W14 8BJ
The show runs 16th-28th May and is open daily from 11:00 - 18:00
To attend the private view on 16th May please register here on Eventbrite
Click on the image to download the PDF with all details
FEB 2023
OPEN STUDIOS
This is an event programmed along the exhibition ‘Form, Farbe, Fläche’. It will not be my usual studio setting but held in Liechtenstein. It will be an ‘open house event’ in my case and an opportunity to see work that nobody has seen outside of the home. Some new and some real oldies and some works that belong to the family collection. It is a chance to see the development of my work over the past 20+ years.
OFFENE ATELIERS
Im Rahmen der Ausstellung Aus der Sammlung der Kulturstiftung Liechtenstein: Form – Farbe – Fläche im Kunstraum Engländerbau laden in der Präsentation vertretene Künstlerinnen und Künstler zu einem Atelierbesuch ein.
Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit, den Kunstschaffenden an ihren Wirkungsstätten zu begegnen und mit ihnen in ihrem Arbeitsumfeld in Kontakt zu kommen.
In meinem Fall wird das nicht mein übliches Atelier sein (jenes ist in London).
Dies wird ein ‘Open House’, eine Möglichkeit Arbeiten zu sehen, die niemand ausserhalb des Hauses gesehen hat und Fragen zu stellen.
Richtige Oldies, neuere Arbeiten und auch Werke, die der Familie gehören, geben einen Überblick in die Entwicklung meiner Arbeit über die letzten 20 Jahre und mehr.
Sonntag, 19. Feb von 13- 17 Uhr (oder nach Vereinbarung)
Krummenacker 13, 9493 Mauren, Liechtenstein.
(Parken ist einfacher in der Sackgasse ‘Meldina’, von wo aus eine steile Treppe zum Haus führt)
JAN 2023
AUS DER SAMMLUNG DER KULTURSTIFTUNG LIECHTENSTEIN: FORM, FARBE, FLÄCHE
So 08.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
My triptych ‘things we do’ will be exhibited here among other works from this national collection.
Kunstraum Engländerbau, Im Städtle 37, FL -9490 Vaduz
curated by Doris Bühler & Elmar Gangl
Vernissage, Sunday, 08.01.2023 at 17.00.
From the collection of the Kulturstiftung Liechtenstein: Form - Colour - Surface
Welcome: Ruth Schib, (Manager Kunstraum) and Stephan Sude, (commission chairman)
Further words by Roland Marxer, president Kulturstiftung Liechtenstein
Introduction to the exhibition by curators Doris Bühler and Elmar Gangl
for more information and events around this exhibition please visit:
A moment in the film featuring ‘a thousand different ways’ and ‘time to get a good view’ . Click the image to view the film.
DEC 2022
MY PAINTINGS FEATURED
A film produced by the museums and houses of culture in Liechtenstein ‘Kulturplatz Liechtenstein’ features works at my solo show ‘things we do’ in the Pfundbauten Eschen at 1.21 and 2.33 minutes.
The Film was introduced to the public on Friday 16th December in the national museum. It is now on the homepages of all the participating institutions and will be screened several times daily from 17th to 21st December on 1FLTV.
Manuel Frick, minister for culture was at the presentation. “I am very happy about the this production (…) it is a valuable ambassador for within our country and abroad.
“Der von den Museen und Kulturhäusern im Land produzierte Film «Kulturplatz Liechtestein» wurde am Freitag im Landesmuseum der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt. Er ist nun auf den Homepages der beteiligten Institutionen zu sehen, kann bei Liechtenstein Marketing bezogen werden - und läuft ab Samstag bis Mittwoch (17. Dezember bis 21. Dezember) täglich zwischen 18 und 23 Uhr mehrmals auf 1FLTV.
Die Präsentation fand im Beisein von Liechtensteins Kulturminister Manuel Frick statt. «Ich freue mich sehr über die Produktion dieses Films (...). Er ist ein wertvoller Kulturbotschafter im In- und Ausland», wird Frick in der Medienmitteilung des Ministeriums für Gesellschaft und Kultur zitiert. “
Liechtensteiner Volksblatt online 16th Dec 2022
DEC 2022
ROYAL CAMBRIAN ACADEMY 2023 OPEN
Two of my works have made their way to Conwy in North Wales.
I am delighted they have been selected by Ann Lewis, Jeremy Yates (presidents of the academy) and Keith Brymer Jones to be shown at the Royal Cambrian Academy open 2023 coming January.
The show runs from 7th January till 25th February 2023. > Extended until 1st April 2023.
Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Crown Lane, Conwy, LL32 8AN, North Wales.
For more information please visit the academy website: https://rcaconwy.org
NOV 2022
NEW MINIATURES AVAILABLE
The new miniature paintings are now available from my online shop.
click here to download the catalogue and view at your leisure.
Original oil painting on canvas board, prepared with several layers of sanded, polished and oiled gesso.
The paintings come ready to hang in a handmade, bespoke, black satin frame 23 cm x 18cm.
£260 incl. packaging & postage
Oct 2022
NEW MINIATURES COMING SOON
All the miniature paintings sold at my solo show earlier this year. But there is more good news:
A new catalogue of miniatures is going to be released shortly (and on time to gift them / receive them for Christmas) !
To be notified and get first dibs please sign up to my newsletter via my contact page
(otherwise please come back to check in early November 2022)
August 2022
LEGACY
The Crypt Gallery, 165 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BA
6th-11th September 2022
I will be showing my new piece called almost time for the first time in this exhibition taking place in this unique & atmospheric exhibition space in Kings Cross
International non-profit arts organisation ArtCan, in partnership with Suna Interior Design, is launching a new group exhibition of over 100 selected works at the Crypt.
Evocative, thought provoking and diverse sculpture, paintings, prints and photographs inspired by interpretations of the concept of Legacy will be exhibited.
Curated by: Rebecca Tucker, Jill Desborough and Lee Eveson
June 2022
ON THE COVER
My painting One of those days is on the front cover of the British Journal of Psychiatry.
April 2022 / volume 220, No 4 (Cambridge university press)
The journal is essential reading for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and all professionals with an interest in mental health. The print version of BJPsych is sent to all members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, which includes most psychiatrists working in the UK. There is also a substantial international subscriber base.
I'm so pleased about this, as the piece is such an introspection item and would make a good starting point for a paper on what constitutes personality, authenticity and a wide range of related topics.
June 2022
IG LIVE
Listen in on Saturday morning 25th June at 10.30am (UK time) when Kate Enters and I meet on IG live to talk about ArtCan, my art practice, the Holly Bush Painter Prize and then the curve ball question of course.
join via Instagram: @Kateenters
April 2022
THINGS WE DO
SOLO SHOW
Eschen, Heragass 2, Pfrundbauten, Principality of Liechtenstein
5th May – 22nd May 2022
THINGS WE DO is bourne out of the pandemic experience and describes facets of emotional life as we navigate through the choas and out of it.
Die Werkschau THINGS WE DO ist aus den Erlebnissen der Pandemie entstanden. Sie spricht von unserem Innenleben, während wir uns durch das Chaos der Pandemie und hinaus navigieren.
OPENING: Thursday 5th May, 7pm
VERNISSAGE: Donnerstag, 5.Mai 2022, 19 Uhr
OPENING TIMES: Sa., So. 10am-6pm; Wedn, Thurs Fr. 4.30pm -8pm (Jess will be present during all opening times)
ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN: Sa., So. 10-18 Uhr; Mi., Do., Fr. 16.30-20 Uhr (Jess wird zu allen Öffnungszeiten anwesend sein.
and by appointment/ und nach Vereinbarung: jessdezilva@gmail.com,
+44 79 0349 4760
Please use the the above contact details to arrange an exhibition tour
Für Führungen bitte kontaktieren Sie Jess ebenfalls unter
jessdezilva@gmail.com / +44 79 0349 4760
I look forward to seeing you / ich freue mich auf Ihren Besuch.
February 2022
FEATURE
This lovely feature in www.qultur.ch “Malen mit Ölfarben ist wie eine Form von Alchemie” was published 23rd Feb. 2022.
It’s a portrait and some background ahead of my solo show “things we do’ in May.
February 2021
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
508 Gallery, 508 Kings Road, London SW10 0DL
28th March – 4th April 2022
The phrase ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ is attributed to Irish novelist Margaret Hungerford – to describe the fact that beauty is subjective, that what appears beautiful to one person may not be beautiful to another.
This exhibition aims to celebrate how ArtCan artists capture beauty – whether that be physical beauty, natural beauty, something in between or something else entirely – bringing together a diverse and inclusive spectrum of works and creating a conversation about how societal ideals of beauty are defined, challenged and redefined.
Curated by Catherine Sweet
Private View 29th March, 6.30pm. > Please email me to let me know you are coming.
opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am- 6pm
January 2022
WINTER
is a salon style group exhibition presented by ArtCan at
Kingsgate Project Space 110-116 Kingsgate Road, London NW6 2JG
21st January – 12th February 2022
Over the past two years, artists and patrons alike have really missed experiencing art in the flesh and interacting with one another. This exhibition brings together nearly 70 artists to share our enthusiasm, warmth, and collective spirit to kick start the new year in style. Works range from paintings, drawings, and sculptures responding to the theme in a variety of colours and styles.
It may be the middle of winter, but are you ready for a vibrant, social and energy packed exhibition run?
Please note access to the Private View on 21st January 6-9pm is only guaranteed with an Eventbrite registration. > register here
* Covid19 protocol and safety guidelines will be strictly followed and plans may change. Any changes will be communicated as early as possible to minimise any inconvenience.
Curated by KV Duong
December 2021
HEIMSPIEL 2021 DOKUSTATION
The ‘Dokustation Heimspiel 2021’ opens on 10th December at 7pm at AUTO St.Gallen, Switzerland. It’s part of ‘Heimspiel 2021’ which displays art from the region and in the regional museums and art rooms, covering the East of Switzerland, Vorarlberg (Austria) and Liechtentstein.
The tradition of the analogue Dokustation is being continued at AUTO in a different shape this year: All entered works are displayed as art postcards for visitors to discover, write on and send off. Grab one before they are all gone!
AUTO, Wassergasse 47 in St.Gallen
For more info visit www.autosg.ch
Opening times:
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Thursdays from 19.00–21.00 on 16.12 / 6.1 / 13.1 / 20.1 / 27.1 -- -
Fridays from 19.00–21.00 on 10.12 / 17.12 / 7.1 / 14.1 / 21.1 / 28.1 -- -
Sundays von 10–14.00 on 12.12 / 19.12 / 9.1 / 16.1 / 23.1 / 30.1
November 2021
A THOUSAND WORDS
"A picture is worth a thousand words. The Curator’s Salon presents an exhibition in which artists explore narratives through their individual artistic practices. Applicants from our open call for artists aged over 40 are brought together to visually portray the tales that shape the work they create.
Emotive and capturing, please enjoy works from artists around the world that tell a thousand words." Gita Joshi
October 2021
FEATURE
Check out my feature on the flying fruitbowl blog where you can see my triptych in full and in context, as well as read what it is all about.
The flying fruit bowl is a platform dedicated to the discussion and exploration of art and the creative process.
Through artist features and interviews, they aim to inspire and engage conversation around what it means to be an artist in this contemporary society.
Along the website there is an accompanying podcast of the same name (see spotify/ youtube/ apple music).
August 2021
NOTRE TEMPS / OUR TIMES
ArtCan is developing its own virtual gallery that will be launched with this exhibition.
This partner exhibition between La Condamine and ArtCan is to be seen as a representation and celebration of collaboration in our current climate. The past few years have been challenging to say the least but the creative passion and flexibility within these changing times has remained a constant. Notre Temps | Our Time hopes to reflect the very best contemporary art across both organisations and be a vibrant celebration of our current moment in time.
La Condamine is a community of artist-entrepreneurs which develops innovative solutions so that each of us can make a living from our art.
August 2021
STORIES 01
In response to the generous CSR programme of Kroll (previously Duff & Phelps), ArtCan have been invited to create an exhibition at their additional office space at the News Building, London Bridge.
This exhibition will be a vibrant collection that represents the calibre of artists within ArtCan, and this partnership reiterates our ethos of providing exhibition spaces without reliance on formal gallery representation.
The exhibition launches on 24th August.
click here to visit the exhibition virtually
August 2021
FEATURE
I am delighted about this editorial on my triptych ‘things we do’ by the huts magazine.
The huts magazine is a beautiful quarterly contemporary art magazine. Do have a closer look at their work and read the full article on www.thehutsmagazine.com
June 2021
FROM ARTCAN WITH LOVE
zoom event 23rd June 2021, 6.30-8pm UK time
From ArtCan With Love is a virtual exhibition of Canvas Board Postcard sized artworks created as unique, original works by ArtCan Member Artists. All works are priced the same at a very affordable £40.00 each including P&P.
As a non-profit organisation entirely volunteer led, ArtCan do not take commission during our exhibitions; instead selected artists pay a small set fee towards the costs of putting on a show. We aim to keep these costs to a minimum by getting sponsorship wherever possible and by raising funds through fundraising activities. 100% of the profits from this event will go to fund future ArtCan exhibitions.
I hope you attend this event with us and we appreciate your support in enabling ArtCan to continue to deliver vibrant, international exhibition opportunities which, in turn, help contemporary artists develop their careers.
The Zoom link will be sent via email to registered attendees of the event. Register here
Terrain by Beverly Duckworth
May 2021
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING
I am humbled to be part of the inaugural exhibition Something from Nothing at the Kato Wong gallery which opens June 4th.
The group exhibition showcases 13 diverse and different artists. Featuring Beverley Duckworth, Cai Bellis, Caroline Lambard, Catherine Jacobs, Chris Andreou, Corina Andrian, Daniela Militaru, Jess de Zilva, Kato Wong, Kyla Harris, Tim Boddy, Trevor Burgess.
From 5th June to 30th July 2021.
The Opening Night/ Private View is Friday 4th June, 7-8.30pm. All are warmly welcome.
Free tickets for the online event are available here
May 2021
KUNST - KREATIVITÄT INTERVIEW
Wir gemeinsam – Together
I am delighted to have been interviewed by Denise Irmer and Anastasia Thissen for the ‘Wir Gemeinsam’ (we together) Podcast series. In this Episode titled #Kunst-Kreativität verbindet (Art- creativity connects) we talk about how artists adapted their practice during the pandemic, same of the great projects that have come to life such as the Artistswalk, #portraitsforNHSheroes, The House Of Smalls and the Artist Support Pledge. We chat about creative support systems, the artists collective ArtCan or which I am a proud member of, and how the world seems to have shrunk.
The Interview is held in German. Click on your favourite platform below to listen to it:
Um den Podcast anzuhören bitte unten auf deine bevorzugte Platform klicken
March 2021
ARTWORK GIVEAWAY (INSTAGRAM)
I am giving away this little original painting (head study) in collaboration with @gowithyamo. It is oil on canvas paper and comes framed in a 19.5 cm x 14.5cm handmade black box-frame.
TO ENTER:
▪Follow me @jessdezilva and follow the exhibition app GowithYamo @gowithyamo and tag a friend in the comments under my painting in their feed (dated 29th March).
▪ Giveaway open from 29th March - 19th April 2021
▪ GoWithYamo will DM the winner to let them know!
▪ Giveaway only open to those based in the UK.
This is a detail study of my latest work Offerings for the penguin king. I originally painted this little one to enter an exhibition at The House Of Smalls @thehouseofsmalls. But then decided to enter a different piece and to give this one away instead.
Feb 2021
PRELUDE
An ArtCan Virtual Exhibition
Curated by Andrea C Morley and Sussi Hodel
23rd February – 23rd April 2021
Jan 2021
THE PORTRAIT WITHIN
I am delighted to be taking part in the upcoming show at the house of smalls of which I am, not a small, but a huge fan of!
The exhibition runs from 20th February- 20th March 2021.
Check out the House of smalls here or on instagram: @thehouseofsmalls
Nov 2020
ARTIST WALK 2020
Artists and creatives around London are displaying work in their windows to help raise awareness of the art community at a time when so many exhibitions, fairs, open studios and other opportunities have been cancelled due to Covid.
I will be displaying V- triple portrait, a portrait of three siblings, from the top window at 6 Mayfield Avenue, N12 9JA. It will be lit in the evenings from 5pm until around 9pm. During daylight please contact me on 079 0349 4760 for extra lighting to be switched on for you. Feel free to call to ask me any questions you may have.
Read more about ArtistsWalk and find other artists by visiting the map here on www.artistswalk.org
@artistwalk on instagram.
Artists Walk runs from 14th November- 14th December 2020. Enjoy your walks and stay safe!
Oct 2020
SHORTLISTED ARTIST FOR THE SEQUESTED PRIZE
How great to have my painting One of those days shortlisted for the sequested prize!
The show is likely to be in late March 2021 at the fantastic Tristan Hoare Gallery.
No announcement of winners will be made before then so it’s all about being patient until then.
Fingers crossed!
Read more about the Sequested Prize on their website www.thesequestedprize.com
July 2020
KULTURKANAL LIECHTENSTEIN
I am so very excited to be participating in this project in Liechtenstein with my painting One of those days. The department for culture and the Foundation for culture (Kulturstiftung Liechtenstein) have collaborated on this to get it off the ground.
The exhibition runs 16th July - 27th 2020 August at Peter-Kaiser-Platz in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
“Spring 2020 was a difficult time for professional creatives. Commissions and sales fell and artists’ fees became void. Covid-19 spread and dominated public perception. With the gradual return to normality it is now possible to hand art its place back again. the project KULTURKANAL aims to contribute to this by presenting contemporary visual art from and in Liechtenstein at Peter-Kaiser-Platz in Vaduz. Professional visual artists were invited to provide a piece on the theme of ‘Solidarity’ for this poster campaign.
You can find further information on the artists and their works, as well as order your favourite poster sized 40 x 60 cm on www.kulturkanal.li “