Photo of artist by Marilyn Lamoreux
Jes Reyes
Jes Reyes currently lives and works in St. Paul where she maintains an interdisciplinary art practice that incorporates moving image, poetry, fiber art, watercolor painting, drawing, assemblage, collaboration, and art facilitation. Her current visual artwork fluctuates between dark and colorful with contour lines, uneven shapes, and collaged materials or images. Through her art, she is interested in exploring her emotional connection to nature, uncertainty, grief, growth, and vibrancy. Her art has been exhibited and screened throughout the Twin Cities.
An extension of Jes’ art practice is in community organizing and resource building for artists. She is the founder of Moonplay Cinema, a support system for women, nonbinary, trans, and other artists marginalized due to gender. As Art Supervisor at Fresh Eye Arts, she co-leads a progressive art studio program supporting artists with disabilities with Lauren Hughes. Prior to that, she coordinated Avivo ArtWorks, a multifaceted art studio for artists living with mental illness. Jes also provides support to artists as an Artist Career Consultant with Springboard for the Arts. She is passionate about bringing people together, equitable arts leadership/access, and career services for all artists.
