ABOUT
Jessica Campbell-Plover is an independent graffiti and multi-disciplinary artist based in Plymouth.
She studied a Fashion Design BA at the University of South Wales and a Costume Design MA at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama but fell in love with spray painting six years ago. She now creates her artwork in her home studio and in available public spaces.
Jess' artwork mixes together elements of fashion illustration, street art and confrontational statements through a variety of mediums such as spray paint, collage, acrylic paint, customised clothing, textiles, and digital work.
Jess’ subject matter often explores socio-political subjects, with much focus based around the modern upsurge of feminism, gender issues and youth disenchantment, as her form of protest art.
Her creations are inspired by a variety of weird and wonderful sources, such as vintage pin up imagery, style subcultures, abandoned places, neon lights, fairground art, dark comedy and album artwork.
She has utilised these passions and interests by creating artworks for Trevi House Women’s Charity, The Barbican Theatre, and provided workshops inspired by protest art for schools and The National Theatre's Speak Up programme. In addition, she works with Plymouth Artist’s Together who regenerate public spaces around the city.
CV
Plymouth Artists Together
Lockdown Gallery and Street Art Project
Plymouth City Centre and Leadworks Exhibitions
March 2021-Ongoing
Workshop Facilitator
Silence Fuels Abuse Workshop and Mural
Plymouth Youth Service
September 2023
Workshop Facilitator
National Theatre’s Speak Up!
The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
July 2023
Plymouth Street Artists Exhibition
The Talk Shop
Plymouth
July 2023
Workshop Facilitator
International Women’s Day Protest Art
Plymstock Academy, Plymouth
March 2023
Petrol Headz
Barbican Theatre
Plymouth City Centre/Depo Venue
July 2021
Outsider Open Exhibition
Don’t Walk Walk Gallery
Deal Castle, Kent
November 2019
Against The Grain
North Cornwall Artists and Creatives
The Castle, Bude
October 2019
Soho Riot
Fleek Gallery
Ilfracombe
August/September 2019
Costume Maker
Welsh National Opera
July-October 2016
Balance Exhibition
RWCMD, Cardiff
The Barge House, London
June 2016
Costume Maker and Designer
How I Almost Became The First Lady of the USA
Performer-George Orange of Mary Bijou Cabaret
Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Costume Designer
Cabaret
Director-Paul Kerryson
Richard Burton Theatre. RWCMD
April 2016-June 2016
Costume Assistant Trainee
The Collection
Amazon Prime
Bay Studios
February 2016
Costume Assistant
Madness in Valencia
Director-Adele Thomas
The Caird Theatre, RWCMD
January 2015-February 2016
Platfform 14 Fashion Show
National Museum Wales
Cardiff
May 2014