About me

Jessica Meyrick is a freelance illustrator & artist from Bristol, currently based in Brighton after five years living in Sydney, Australia. Exploring themes including femininity, issues surrounding mental health & wellbeing; Jessica’s work is known for its combination of fluid line work and bold graphic shapes. Whether creating gouache and watercolour paintings or entirely digital pieces, Jessica’s strong aesthetic often features colourful fruits, plants and exploration of the female form. Jessica is represented by The Jacky Winter Group, Melbourne/New York.

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• Recently worked for Safe Steps and their 'Walk Against Family Violence' March late last year. Take a look and let me know what you think ;)
• Recent work for Frankie Magazine & the National Cervical Screening Program :) Would love to hear what you think of this campaign!
• Total dream to always to work with Refinery29 UK on such relatable, REAL topics - it's time for a frank conversation about crotch sweat!

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  Safe Steps Victoria, Australia : Walk Against Family Violence Campaign 2022Promotional material for Australian based organisation Safe Steps, & their 'Walk Against Family Violence' March in November, 2022. Starting in Melbourne CBD outside Parliament House, the march encouraged thousands of people across Victoria to unite and walk in solidarity with victim/survivors of domestic & family violence, at the 14th Annual Walk Against Family Violence. Each scene shows an Australian landscape - a city, a rural town, the Houses of Parliament; and the individuals who have come t
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  Frankie Magazine x Cervical CancerA social media and editorial campaign, educating and informing people with a uterus about Cervical Screening. These characters were designed to represent the inclusivity of the National Cervical Screening Program, and present a medical procedure in a loving, light hearted way.
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  StickyBranding Illustration for a Make-Up brand and their Neon Collection. This particular Brand wanted to show a juxtaposition between sweetness & grunge, creating the ultimate 'going-out' look.
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  CerberusExploring visual representations of fierce, powerful feminine energy through mythological creatures and legends. Should we be more afraid of the three-headed Guard to the Underworld, or the only one holding them back?
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  Refinery29 UK: Conversations About Crotch SweatEditorial illustration for Refinery29 UK, 'It's Time To Have A Frank Conversation About Crotch Sweat'.
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  Ouija Board AnimationPersonal illustration & animation, inspired by Ouija boards and the taboo surrounding them. I wanted to create something playful & fun, and divert away from the fear and stigma associated with objects like Ouija boards. The needle moves across the board, answering questions and spelling out the responses letter by letter; as the hands are pulled along by it. Created using Procreate, edited on Photoshop and animated using Adobe After Effects.

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Work history

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IllustratorJessica Meyrick Illustration
Aug 2016The City of Brighton and Hove, UKFreelance

Education

First Class Honours, BA (Hons) IllustrationFalmouth University
Aug 2016Falmouth, United Kingdom
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignCity of Bath College
Aug 2012Bath, United Kingdom

Awards

Highly Commended AwardAssociation of Illustrators (AOI)
Shortlisted WIAAssociation of Illustrators (AOI)

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