CV — Jes Young

CV

Education

2021- Masters of Fine Arts, Visual Arts, York University

2017- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts with Honours, Minor in History, York University

2017- Bachelor of Education, Specialization in International Education, York University

2016- TEFL.TP, Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational, San Remo, Italy

Exhibitions

2025- Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, “What is Home?”, Waterloo

2025- The Artist Project, Art Fair, May, Toronto

2024- Northern Contemporary, “All the Small Things”, Group Exhibition, June, Toronto

2024- 180 Shaw, “Youngplace Art Fair”, Art Fair, May, Toronto

2024- 180 Shaw, “All Together Now”, Group Exhibition, March, Toronto

2023- Gracía Artist Residency, November, Antigua, Guatemala

2023- The Gladstone House Artist Residency, July - September, Toronto

2023- PADA Studios Residency, May & June, Barreiro, Portugal

2023- The Artist Project Toronto, Installation Project “Won’t You Stay a While?”, Toronto

2022- Nuit Blanche, “East End Arts: In View” Solo Piece, Toronto

2022- The Annex Hotel, “Something Creative’s: Bi Bi Baby for Bi Visibility Day” Group Exhibition, Toronto

2022- Space on King, “Something Creative’s: Bi Bi Baby Showcase” Group Exhibition, Toronto

2022- “A Greener Future’s Litter Art Program” Group Exhibition, Toronto

2021- Outdoor Exhibition, “Assembly Required” Thesis Exhibition, Russell

2020- Varley Art Gallery, “Next Wave” Group Exhibition, Markham

2019- Special Projects Gallery, “WIP: Work in Progress” Group Exhibition, Toronto

2019- Gales Gallery & Special Projects Gallery, “Impulse” Group Exhibition, Toronto

2019- Special Projects Gallery, “Between States” Group Exhibition, Toronto

2018- Gales Gallery, “From the Ground Up” Group Exhibition, Toronto

Experience

2021/Present- Studio Manager & Lead Fabricator, Cybele Young, Toronto

2021/Present- Fabricator, Erin Vincent, Toronto

2020/21- President, Visual Arts Graduate Student Association, York University, Toronto

2020/21- Assistant Professor/Instructor,“Mold Making”, York University, Toronto

2019/20- Assistant Professor/Instructor,“Drawing: Perception, Proportion, Structure”, York University, Toronto

2018/19- Guest Artist,“Introduction to Wood Sculpture”, York University, Toronto

2017/18- English & Visual Arts Teacher, Kalasinpittayasan School, Kalasin, Thailand

2015/16- English & Arts Teacher, Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational, San Remo, Italy

Publications

“Issue 1”, Yoonyen Magazine, Spring 2024.

“Proximity”, Volvox Vault, Fall 2020.

“Assembly Required”, September 2020.

“Waymark”, April 2020.