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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Jennessa Burks Jennessa Burks Special to Worcester Magazine USA TODAY NETWORK
Jennessa Burks is a selftaught artist based in Central Massachusetts. Art is a passion she uses to express her emotion and amplify not only her voice, but the unheard voices of her communities. While her works include mixed mediums, she works primarily in acrylic to create art pieces intended to capture the beauty, strength and resilience of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Too often Black and brown folx are missing from art spaces; their stories and truths selectively muted throughout history. With her creations Jennessa aspires to bring joy to others who may experience the void of being unseen while bringing awareness to those who hold the privilege and fulfillment of being seen. Her work can be found at www.jennessaart.com. This Artist Spotlight is presented by Worcester Magazine in partnership with ArtsWorcester. Since 1979, ArtsWorcester has exhibited and advanced the work of this region’s contemporary artists. Its exhibitions and educational events are open and free to all. Learn more at www.artsworcester.org.
“Radiate,” acrylic on canvas JENNESSA BURKS/ARTSWORCESTER
