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Jessica Skidmore
Artist & Designer

Lover of Art, Stage and Screen!

jessica.h.skidmore@outlook.com

I am passionate about all things creative. As both a designer and performer, I have explored the world of art in all sorts of ways and my love for the arts continues to grow.

Experience

October 2020 - Present

Became a freelance artist. Owner of JHS Props

July 2018 - 2022

Worked as a director and trustee for a Midlands gallery and Arts charity

May 2019 - Present

Worked with professional designers for stage and screen on both professional and amateur projects

April 2015 - Present

Performed as both a singer and actress for film and theatre

July 2020 - Present

Drama Teacher at a Performing Arts Academy

Education

April 2018 until 2020

Birmingham School of Art | Fine Art Master Degree

2016 - 2018

Birmingham School of Art | Art and Design Bachelor Degree

2017 - 2018

Musical Theatre Grades 5 and 6 with LCM



Past Projects


'Fantastically Great Women' by Kate Pankhurst

A fantastic commission working alongside Olivier Award Winner Joanna Scotcher on the UK tour of 'Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World'.  5 Day of the Dead inspired Masks


'Leader' by Chris Overton

A Bird Sculpture made from CD disks for a short film created by Oscar Winners Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton 


'Aladdin' by BHMTC

A snake Staff made for the evil Abanazar during a local theatre production of the Pantomime Aladdin. Makeup also done by me.


'RAHANA' by Suchet Budon

4 cult masks made for an independent film 'RAHANA' by Birmingham based film maker Suchet Budon


'Calender Girls' by TFTR Productions

A christmas cracker for a local production of Calender Girls. The biggest prop I have made to date!


Performing Arts Shows

Props made for youth shows at a Midlands based Performing Arts Academy


Window Displays

Props made for seasonal shop window displays at a Birmingham Art Gallery


Workshops

Prop making workshops for Raise Creatives and Made in Worcester

Jessica Skidmore

Artist and Designer

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