Jessie Marie

@Jessie_Marie_FIne_Art

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ConceptualPhotography

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About

Jessie Marie is a visual artist based in New Orleans whose creative journey began in the performing arts before evolving into photography. Her passion for image-making was sparked during a formative trip to New York City, where she discovered the architectural lines and shapes that continue to influence her work today. In 2004, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., establishing an ethos of limiting interpretation and creating space for viewers to engage through their own experiences. After two decades as a military spouse and mother of two, Jessie re-emerged as an artist in 2021, inspired by her grandfather’s late-life artistic pursuits. Now rooted in New Orleans, she continues to explore themes of perception and authenticity with the depth of her life experience, offering work that reflects both continuity and transformation.

Artist Statement

I am committed to preserving the authenticity of each image. My process involves minimal manipulation after the shutter clicks—whether through traditional darkroom techniques or digital production—so that the original essence remains intact. Recognizing our innate tendency to interpret, categorize, and assign meaning to visual information, I established an artistic ethos early in my career, before the rise of social media: to resist shaping or directing the viewer’s interpretation. In today’s climate of constant curation, amplified by the digital age, I reaffirm this approach as an act of creative freedom. My work offers imagery that invites viewers to engage through the lens of their own lived experiences. In this openness, I find joy—a space where meaning is not prescribed but discovered.