Artwork copyright Veronica De Jesus. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2023.

Artwork copyright Veronica De Jesus. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Everything Time Studio, 2021.

A Car Story dedicated to my family, especially to all of my siblings near and far, 2011

Veronica De Jesus
American (born 1970)

Location: Foothills Elementary, Buckley

About the Artwork

Veronica DeJesus’ dense ink drawings exist in a world of imagination. She combines memories, dreams, and her mind's eye to create fantastic and impossible cars. This artwork is part of a curated collection by Erin Dengerink in October 2021 at Foothills Elementary, in Buckley, Western Washington. The local art selection committee wanted artworks that are beautiful, intriguing, and spark imagination.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with White River School District.

About the Artist

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.