Jesse Thompson is a queer, Melbourne-based artist whose intimate oil portraits explore themes of loss, healing, and resilience.

Her practice emerged from a deeply personal journey following the passing of her mother, where painting became both a source of solace and self-discovery. Through this process, Jesse found a profound sense of connection and renewal, transforming her grief into works that capture the raw beauty of life and human vulnerability.


Portfolio

2026

Diamond Creek

Materially, Jesse’s works carry vulnerability in their very making. Her raw, often intentionally unfinished surfaces reflect the precariousness of life and the hesitations of the grieving mind.


Journal


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