Jessica Voorsanger
Jessica Voorsanger’s
work explores the concept of 'celebrity' within popular culture;
through obsession, fans and media representation. Until recently, it has
dealt specifically with the relationship between celebrities and their
'fans', and the ideology of fan culture. She attempts to capture the
inaccessibility of celebrities by confronting a fan’s excitement and
eternal love, with the improbability of them meeting their idol.
Voorsanger also believes that the present overwhelming domination of ‘reality TV’ has changed the concept of celebrity, so that it no longer just describes ‘people of talent’ - but the notorious also. Following this new line of enquiry, she explores the interchangeability of celebrity with its audience through impostorism.
Working in a variety of media ranging from painting, sculpture, installation, mail art, film and performance. The projects themselves often dictate the medium that is most appropriate.
Jessica Voorsanger is an American artist living in London. Studying at the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA) and Goldsmiths College (MA Fine Art), she has had one-person exhibitions in London, New York, Edinburgh, Berlin & Turin. Recently she exhibited at Gallerie 33, Berlin; The ICA; Whitechapel Art Gallery and also completed a project for Art on the Underground.
Visit Jessica Voorsanger's website here
Voorsanger also believes that the present overwhelming domination of ‘reality TV’ has changed the concept of celebrity, so that it no longer just describes ‘people of talent’ - but the notorious also. Following this new line of enquiry, she explores the interchangeability of celebrity with its audience through impostorism.
Working in a variety of media ranging from painting, sculpture, installation, mail art, film and performance. The projects themselves often dictate the medium that is most appropriate.
Jessica Voorsanger is an American artist living in London. Studying at the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA) and Goldsmiths College (MA Fine Art), she has had one-person exhibitions in London, New York, Edinburgh, Berlin & Turin. Recently she exhibited at Gallerie 33, Berlin; The ICA; Whitechapel Art Gallery and also completed a project for Art on the Underground.
Visit Jessica Voorsanger's website here
