Jessica Maria Hopkins is a figurative painter who lives and works in Silver Spring, Maryland. Hopkins received her BFA from the University of the District of Columbia and her MFA from Howard University. Her artistic training at Howard University aligns her practice with the painting traditions of Alma Thomas and the AFRICOBRA movement. Hopkins draws deeply from her personal experiences to create vibrant portrayals of human vulnerability, strength and renewal. Hopkins’ work has been featured in exhibitions at The Howard University Gallery of Art and The Delaware Contemporary.
Hopkins is currently represented by CONNERSMITH, and her work is in the collection of the University of the District of Columbia as well as numerous private collections.