Jessica Gnyp

B.A. (U. Vic), B.F.A. (Emily Carr U), M.F.A. (U.B.C.)
Phone: 604-599-3333
Surrey Office: S SPRUCE 152A

My studio practice is grounded in theory and I work with a range of materials and media including digital and analogue photographic techniques, scanning, digital processes, video, sculpture and installation. I received an MFA from the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory at the University of British Columbia a BFA from Emily Carr University in photography and a BA from University of Victoria in anthropology. I am a fellow of Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik, Berlin and the Salzburg International Summer Academy, Austria where I completed residencies and have exhibited nationally and internationally. My research has been presented at the University Art Association Canada, and I’ve received grants from KPU to support undergraduate student research and teaching. Further research has been supported through Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. I have taught as Visiting Assistant Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland and currently teach photography and other fine arts classes at KPU Fine Arts Department.

Courses taught

Areas of Interest

  • Photography
  • Installation
  • Sustainable Photographic Practices
  • Alternative Processes
  • Studio Pedagogy