June 17th - August 12th, 2023
Community Art Portraits - Show by Jess Deeks
Photographer Jess Deeks captured the essence of the 2023 DISRUPT Street Art Fest and the UAC Arts Hub community with her Doodle Portrait series. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the local Street Art scene, showcasing the diverse individuals who shape it.
Permanent Installation
Community Portrait Wall
Besides the show this series of Doodle Portraits is a permanent installation at the UAC Art Hub. The Community Portrait Wall features doodle art by community members, overlaid onto their portraits by Deeks and printed in black & white. These line the east wall of the gallery. This was a fundraiser for the 2023 DISRUPT Street Art Fest.
Jess Deeks
Community Art Portraits
Jess Deeks photographed just over 100 people editing their doodles creatively into their portraits.
Community Art Portraits Media
Kitchissippi Times
Jess Deeks captures emotion through photography, portrait series on display at the UAC, by Charle Senack
CBC Radio All in a Day
Portrait photographer Jess Deeks discusses her community art portrait series, at the Urban Art Collective.
