Jessica Halmshaw
Is a paper artist & illustrator based in Southsea, UK
Hello! I'm Jessica. Paper enthusiast and hopeful thinker.
Since 2015 I have been creating papercut art. First from hilly Durham, then the quaint streets of Leiden in the Netherlands and now Southsea.
Throughout this journey I have enjoyed telling the stories of the cities, the people and the cultures I have experienced.
Whether that be watching the historic miners gala from the deteriorating 16th century window of the art gallery I worked in...
Or sitting in an eetcafé, eating borrel (deep fried Dutch snacks!), watching cyclists live and move their lives on their bikes, including furniture, art and children!
I hope that through my pictures you gain a window into another life or another playful paper world.
For the past year I have been exploring new avenues, teaching yoga and working in new mediums. You can keep up to date on my new work via instagram or facebook.
I am thankful for all the people who have supported me and bought my work over the last 5 years.
This is always available to purchase via my shop and commissions are welcome. If you have an idea, I can do it! Please see the bespoke art page.
Feel free to say hi at: jessicahalmshaw@gmail.com
Exhibitions/stockists
Current
The Kemble Gallery
Durham
Jane Austen House
Chawton
House of Items
2022
Draw me a Tree, Wild City Portsmouth
Southsea
2018- 2019
Hortus Botanicus
Galerie Zone
WOW Duurzam Design
Leiden
Leiden
Southsea, UK | jessicahalmshaw@gmail.com