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Jess Allen Book Lines (The Penguin Series No 1) Oil on Card Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) About Jess Allen is a figurative painter, currently based in Cornwall. Much of her recent work has been focused on simple everyday objects such as boxes and books. Her works are contemplative and mindful, with a spareness which emphasises the importance of taking time to consider a subject. Her practice could be seen as a metaphor for finding simplicity and space in our lives. Education She studied a BA Fine Art degree at Falmouth University. Select Exhibitions/Awards Jess Allen has had three Solo exhibitions, most recent in London in November 2021 at Blue Shop Cottage. Last year she was selected to exhibit in an exhibition called 'Postcards' which was curated by Brit Pruiksma @mothflower_ at the Magnis Karlsson Gallery in Sweden. She has been a Discerning Eye Exhibitor, three times, and in 2021 she was the recipient of the Discerning Eye Parker Harris Mentoring Award. Currently she is showing at The Contemporary Six Gallery, in Manchester, in a group show called 'Habitat'. Gallery Representation Blue Shop Cottage, London @blueshopcottage Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork I was initially inspired to paint books because of the pleasure I have always had, when observing the coloured spines of books on shelves, or in stacks. I so love the almost abstract patterns created by them when grouped together. These Penguin Classic books, with their bold and simple design, are a perfect example of this.