Veronica De Jesus

(American, born 1970)

Veronica De Jesus illustrates life as an American, in all its varied splendor. Drawing on pop culture icons, sports, heroes and villains, and more, she draws our complex world into focus. Her work also explores identity and the ways we hide and reveal elements of our personalities.

De Jesus earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from San Francisco Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She was raised in several American cities and is currently based in Los Angeles, California.