Jess Mathews

Jess Mathews is a Lecturer in Fine Art Practice at the University of Worcester's Art & Design Communication school. Her practice spans curation, research, and artistic collaboration, emphasizing open-ended projects that transcend traditional boundaries. She explores themes of cultural collaboration, curatorial processes, and Welsh identity through exhibitions, events, and academic engagement.

Research Interests
Her research focuses on the intersection of artist and curator roles, the politics of 'inside/outside' in curation, and contemporary Welsh cultural identity. Key projects include The Rejoinders (UK/India cultural exchange funded by British Council and Arts Council Wales) and investigations into place, language, and translation in curatorial practices.

Awards & Projects

• Wales Arts International Bursaries (Venice Biennale, Manifesta11, Berlin Biennale)
• Unit(e) Curatorial Residency (g39, Cardiff)
• British Council-funded scoping visits to India

Teaching
Module leader for FAPR1100 Visual Enquiry, teaching visual literacy, drawing as research, and audience engagement strategies.

Labs/Teams
Collaborations with institutions like CONA Foundation (Mumbai), g39 (Cardiff), and Worcester City Museum & Art Gallery.