Jessa Gilbert’s (she/her) artwork celebrates wilderness and adventure by capturing the spirit and awe of lived experiences in the mountains. Originally from New York State, Jessa is currently based out of Squamish, BC where the union of Art and adventure is part of her everyday life. She also works as a backcountry guide to curate tangible experiences in the outdoors for others. You will find her outside in the mountains, at the beach, or on her bike exploring and working on her paintings and drawings. She has created public and private murals internationally, given talks about her art practice, and collaborated with various brands to share the stoke and vibrancy of an outdoor life.
What are the similarities between creating paintings and moving through the mountains? How is building a skin track or planning a route towards an objective similar to sketching or painting large scale public murals? Jessa will take you through her process of applying a creative lens to adventure in a way that details just how similar the two pursuits are.
