Jessica Hiemstra
Toronto Artist. Writer. Designer.
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Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Water and Thread

Jessica rips and repairs her own paintings. She lets each line choose its own path, taking the painting in one direction or another, bounded by the edges of her sewing machine. She also stitches without thread, letting light through the punctures of the needle. For Jessica, these works are about reparation, light, and accident. Click on the image for details.

Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Beaver Hall Gallery, 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours. Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Beaver Hall Gallery, 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours. Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Beaver Hall Gallery, 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours. Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Love leaks into me Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper 9x12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

Love leaks into me
Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper
9x12”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

White moon Watercolour, thread & pencil on paper 8” x 12.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

White moon
Watercolour, thread & pencil on paper
8” x 12.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

For Natasha, you walked on tiptoes Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 22” x 30” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $725

For Natasha, you walked on tiptoes
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
22” x 30”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$725

Johnny Cash broke a string in the river Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 13.5“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

Johnny Cash broke a string in the river
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
10.5” x 13.5“

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD


Lights still on in the morning Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8.5” x 13” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275

Lights still on in the morning
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
8.5” x 13”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$275

Thaw Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 11.5” x 14.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Thaw
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
11.5” x 14.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Planets in the water Watercolour, thread, ink & pencil on paper 6” x 7.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275

Planets in the water
Watercolour, thread, ink & pencil on paper
6” x 7.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$275

I returned to a place I’d never been Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13” x 17.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

I returned to a place I’d never been
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
13” x 17.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

I want to swim in the neighbour’s pool Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15.5” x19” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

I want to swim in the neighbour’s pool
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
15.5” x19”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Forgetting is another kind of blue Watercolour & thread on paper 14.5” x 15.5“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Forgetting is another kind of blue
Watercolour & thread on paper
14.5” x 15.5“

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Stand with me on shore Watercolour, thread & pencil on paper 10.5” x 13.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Stand with me on shore
Watercolour, thread & pencil on paper
10.5” x 13.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Sometimes when I should do something I do nothing Watercolour & pencil on watercolour paper 10.5” x 17“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Sometimes when I should do something I do nothing
Watercolour & pencil on watercolour paper
10.5” x 17“

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

A stone in the river isn’t lost Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 9.5” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275

A stone in the river isn’t lost
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
9.5” x 10.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$275

Three round notes Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 6” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Three round notes
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
6” x 10.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Sometimes I’m a smaller version of myself (For Emily Dickinson) Watercolour & thread on paper 8” x 11” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

Sometimes I’m a smaller version of myself (For Emily Dickinson)
Watercolour & thread on paper
8” x 11”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD

Whales sing to each other across barges Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15” x 18“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Whales sing to each other across barges
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
15” x 18“

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Photo: Paul David Esposti

Photo: Paul David Esposti

Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Beaver Hall Gallery, 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours. Photo: Paul David Esposti.

Seismograph Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 9” x 11.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

Seismograph
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
9” x 11.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

How I want to feel about dying Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8.5” x 13.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $375

How I want to feel about dying
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
8.5” x 13.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$375

We will never meet Watercolour & thread on paper 9.5” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $354

We will never meet
Watercolour & thread on paper
9.5” x 10.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$354

Photo: Paul David Esposti

Photo: Paul David Esposti

I got lost on my way to the place where you found me Watercolour & thread on watercolour 14“ x 18” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

I got lost on my way to the place where you found me
Watercolour & thread on watercolour
14“ x 18”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Three trees in the night Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper 6.5” x 4.5" Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

Three trees in the night
Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper
6.5” x 4.5"

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD

My secret is the only thing I own Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8” x 6” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275

My secret is the only thing I own
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
8” x 6”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$275

Cold swans aren’t icebergs Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8.5” x 12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

Cold swans aren’t icebergs
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
8.5” x 12”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

Photo: Paul David Esposit

Photo: Paul David Esposit

All roads are the long road Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 12.5” x 15” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

All roads are the long road
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
12.5” x 15”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Four little floating ideas Watercolour & thread on paper 6.5” x 8” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

Four little floating ideas
Watercolour & thread on paper
6.5” x 8”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD

Monet on my shoulder Watercolour & thread on paper 10” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

Monet on my shoulder
Watercolour & thread on paper
10” x 10.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

Find me on the shoreline Watercolour, thread and pencil on watercolour paper 8.5” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

Find me on the shoreline
Watercolour, thread and pencil on watercolour paper
8.5” x 10.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

She moved this way Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15.5” x 20" Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525

She moved this way
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
15.5” x 20"

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$525

I dreamed I could tango Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 11.5” x 12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

I dreamed I could tango
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
11.5” x 12”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Because of Joe Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 9” x 12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345

Because of Joe
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
9” x 12”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$345

Falling without making sound Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 15.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Falling without making sound
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
13.5” x 15.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Not a mean bone in her belly Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10” x 15” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Not a mean bone in her belly
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
10” x 15”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

You and me Pencil & thread on watercolour paper 6.5” x 9.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275

You and me
Pencil & thread on watercolour paper
6.5” x 9.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$275

I love the mud Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 14” x 22.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525

I love the mud
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
14” x 22.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$525

Imagining spring Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 13.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

Imagining spring
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
10.5” x 13.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD

Six things you’ll never know Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 11” x 15” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Six things you’ll never know
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
11” x 15”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

I dream of Harriet’s hands on moss Watercolour & thread on paper 12.5” x 17.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

I dream of Harriet’s hands on moss
Watercolour & thread on paper
12.5” x 17.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

In February we walk on water Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 15.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

In February we walk on water
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
13.5” x 15.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

Song for Marianne Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15.5” x 16.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

Song for Marianne
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
15.5” x 16.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

I want to talk like a guitar Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 27” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525

I want to talk like a guitar
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
10.5” x 27”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$525

Pendulum of boulders Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper 4.5” x 6.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

Pendulum of boulders
Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper
4.5” x 6.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD

Liner notes for bears Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 6” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $375

Liner notes for bears
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
10.5” x 6”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$375

The stones sing when the water’s low Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 16.5” x 14” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525

The stones sing when the water’s low
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
16.5” x 14”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$525

If a tree falls and everyone hears it Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 18” x 16” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $625

If a tree falls and everyone hears it
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
18” x 16”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$625

The horse considers leather Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 15.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485

The horse considers leather
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
13.5” x 15.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$485

The ice is quiet Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 4.5” x 6.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD

The ice is quiet
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
4.5” x 6.5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
SOLD

Composing songs for bears Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 6” x 5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275

Composing songs for bears
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
6” x 5”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$275

Song for a small moose Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 18” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525

Song for a small moose
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
13.5” x 18”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$525

Song for bored whales Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 20.5” x 22” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525

Song for bored whales
Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper
20.5” x 22”

Jessica Hiemstra, 2019
$525

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Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.
Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.
Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.
Love leaks into me Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper 9x12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
White moon Watercolour, thread & pencil on paper 8” x 12.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
For Natasha, you walked on tiptoes Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 22” x 30” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $725
Johnny Cash broke a string in the river Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 13.5“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
Lights still on in the morning Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8.5” x 13” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275
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Thaw Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 11.5” x 14.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Planets in the water Watercolour, thread, ink & pencil on paper 6” x 7.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275
I returned to a place I’d never been Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13” x 17.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
I want to swim in the neighbour’s pool Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15.5” x19” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Forgetting is another kind of blue Watercolour & thread on paper 14.5” x 15.5“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Stand with me on shore Watercolour, thread & pencil on paper 10.5” x 13.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Sometimes when I should do something I do nothing Watercolour & pencil on watercolour paper 10.5” x 17“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
A stone in the river isn’t lost Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 9.5” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275
Three round notes Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 6” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Sometimes I’m a smaller version of myself (For Emily Dickinson) Watercolour & thread on paper 8” x 11” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
Whales sing to each other across barges Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15” x 18“ Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Photo: Paul David Esposti
Beaver Hall Gallery , 2019. SPECTRUM exhibition, presented by Genzah Handmade Watercolours . Photo: Paul David Esposti.
Seismograph Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 9” x 11.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
How I want to feel about dying Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8.5” x 13.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $375
We will never meet Watercolour & thread on paper 9.5” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $354
Photo: Paul David Esposti
I got lost on my way to the place where you found me Watercolour & thread on watercolour 14“ x 18” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Three trees in the night Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper 6.5” x 4.5" Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
My secret is the only thing I own Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8” x 6” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275
Cold swans aren’t icebergs Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 8.5” x 12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
Photo: Paul David Esposit
All roads are the long road Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 12.5” x 15” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Four little floating ideas Watercolour & thread on paper 6.5” x 8” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
Monet on my shoulder Watercolour & thread on paper 10” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
Find me on the shoreline Watercolour, thread and pencil on watercolour paper 8.5” x 10.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
She moved this way Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15.5” x 20" Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525
I dreamed I could tango Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 11.5” x 12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Because of Joe Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 9” x 12” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $345
Falling without making sound Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 15.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Not a mean bone in her belly Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10” x 15” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
You and me Pencil & thread on watercolour paper 6.5” x 9.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275
I love the mud Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 14” x 22.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525
Imagining spring Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 13.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
Six things you’ll never know Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 11” x 15” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
I dream of Harriet’s hands on moss Watercolour & thread on paper 12.5” x 17.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
In February we walk on water Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 15.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
Song for Marianne Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 15.5” x 16.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
I want to talk like a guitar Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 27” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525
Pendulum of boulders Watercolour, thread & pencil on watercolour paper 4.5” x 6.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
Liner notes for bears Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 10.5” x 6” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $375
The stones sing when the water’s low Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 16.5” x 14” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525
If a tree falls and everyone hears it Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 18” x 16” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $625
The horse considers leather Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 15.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $485
The ice is quiet Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 4.5” x 6.5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 SOLD
Composing songs for bears Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 6” x 5” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $275
Song for a small moose Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 13.5” x 18” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525
Song for bored whales Watercolour & thread on watercolour paper 20.5” x 22” Jessica Hiemstra, 2019 $525