Creative explorations of
human interaction with and impact on our planet.

Artwork and reflections by Jessica Beels

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I am proud to be a member of Enid Women Sculptors, a group of talented Louisville-area artists. Follow us on our new IG account! @enidwomensculptors #womenartists #louisvilleartist #sculptorsofinstagram #acommunityofartists
@kmaccouture was a huge success, with amazing outfits, stellar models, and terrific support from the audience who came out to celebrate and raise funds for the KMAC Contemporary Art Museum and all their fabulous programs and community outreach. The t
@kmaccouture is just days away and there are still a few tickets available (https://redpintix.com/events/kmac-couture-2024-art-walks-the-runway-4-13-2024). This museum fundraiser runway show (plus party!) is going to be amazing - @annebordersart and
How it went. Totality is a wacky experience. We had a great time at Fox Ridge Nature Preserve along w 100 or so other enthusiasts. The drive and traffic weren't as bad as predicted, until right at the end. Thanks for the spot @fedorschakartshack !
How it's going. #totality @vinuceramics #vincennesindiana #daytrip
Bonus!! It's tree trimming (and general post winter clean up) time at the neighboring cemetery. How kind of them to leave these lovely redbud branches so close to the edge of the brush pile! Gathering some nice fresh bark for weaving. #artistinky #f
Meanwhile, spring fiber collection is kicking into gear. #daffodil #dandelion #foraging #fiberart #basketry #artistinky #nbomember
Familiar form, new perspective. Super excited to be showing Ebb and Flow (handformed steel wire) at the @pyro.gallery invitational show opening this Friday, April 5, 6-9 pm. Thanks @kathy_in_ky! #wiresculpture #lightandshadow #shells #spirals #louisv
When you are almost done with an insane couture gown for @kmaccouture w @annebordersart and you are getting a bit burned out but you need a few buttons and you find in your button stash not just the right size but freakin' fleur de lis buttons (becau
Maybe 14 years ago, @jericho_burg gave me a pair of cute red sneakers that Devin had just grown out of. I thought I'd use them in an art project some day. When we moved about a year ago, I was sorting through stuff and @sondranarkin was collecting sh
Artomatic Part 2. Starting by nodding to @artologica and feeding the algorithm. Also in this batch: @laurellukaszewski @seemeenart And assorted other cool bits. What a show!! #dcartists @artomatic_dc
Artomatic inside and out - Part 1. Deepest apologies that I did not write down all the credits (earning me some time in hell, I know). Will edit this post as I try to figure that out.... Malfunctioning bathrooms yielded installation inspiration. The
DC-area Artists!! I'll be in DC and headed to Artomatic this Sunday (3/17). If you have a space this year, drop your room number in the comments below (or send me a message) and I will try to come see your creations. So thrilled that my drive-throu
Apparently, it only took me 13 years. 😂 And now I don't really care. #bepresent #artistinky #theriveroflife
During my daily walk through the cemetery near our house, I saw this gravestone. So much left unsaid here, both literally and figuratively. #morningponder #morningwander #artistinky #lookaroundyoumightseesomething
Dead in the Water, a new installation about ghost nets, rising sea waters, ocean plastics, indigenous fishing communities, and paying attention to warnings/signs. Overbeaten flax paper shrunk over steel wire armature, netted reused plastic caution ta
Playing with texture and color. Garbage to gorgeous. #kmaccouture2024 #reuserecycle #alternativeartsupplies #playingwithplastic #tyvekdesign #artistinky
Thrilled to be participating in Redefining Form, a group exhibition of the Louisville Enid Women Sculptors opening February 29 and running through April 5. Join us on Leap Day 2/29 for the reception (5-7 pm) at the Georgetown (KY) College Wilson Gall
Asked the universe for some more used caution tape and, with a little intentional roaming and some brazen asking (always ask!), nabbed a huge supply the day a neighborhood construction project wrapped up setting new pavement. Now I can make a new byc