News

New web store & Black Bunnies.

2011-12-30T20:33:00.000-08:00

Now for some festive news... Black Bunnies are coming in 2012! 100 signed & numbered. Have a sneak peek?

Black Bunnies will be for sale next year @ the New Jessicka Shop in 2012. Only 100 made of the black ones. Signed & numbered.

See you next year!
-Jessicka

"Chasing What's Behind Us"

2011-12-10T10:46:00.001-08:00

"Chasing What's Behind Us" Jessicka Addams
Bidding starts at $50
http://spreadthewordmmg.eventbrite.com/

Please retweet, repost , and share. It is for a great charity. http://www.markmooregallery.com/exhibitions/2011-12-17_and34spread-the-worda/

Mark Moore Gallery
5790 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Tel 310 453 3031
Fax 310 453 3831
info@markmooregallery.com

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11-6, and by appointment daily

#myfavoritething

2011-11-30T10:02:00.001-08:00

Tommy Agriodimas took this photo of me for a really amazing project #myfavoritething. A collaboration with @WhatsupDanny and @NatalieToren.

www.Agriodimas.com

click like! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Agriodimas-Photography/159805507372091

My favorite thing is my Mark Ryden wedding invitation painting.

Three imaginary girls.

2011-11-30T09:59:00.001-08:00

Dita Von Teese, Robert Smith, Alice Glass, and me.

Always my number 1 The Cure.

Black.

2011-11-17T10:48:00.001-08:00

"I don't think I will ever get tired of wearing black. If I reach 90, I'll always be dressed and ready to attend my own funeral." Jessicka Addams

Ladies.

2011-11-09T15:49:00.001-08:00

“I urge young women to stop blindly following pop-lebrites and start writing your own lives. Become part of the solution.” Jessicka Addams

Scarling. 2011

2011-11-07T12:02:00.000-08:00

Scarling. 2011

2011-10-27T20:26:00.000-07:00

La Luz de Jesus 25th

Part 2: November 4–27
Opening receptions: November 4 & 5, 8–11 PM

"Haunted Florida"

To celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking art shows, Billy Shire presents his biggest event ever: La Luz de Jesus 25, a major retrospective exhibition and companion book. The show, offering work by more than 260 artists who have exhibited at the gallery over the years, is so extensive that Shire has split it into two parts, each with two opening nights. As you can see from the list below, the participating artists are a veritable Who's Who of art world luminaries. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all these amazing artists together in one show.

View the artist roster for each month here.

The book, La Luz de Jesus 25: The Little Gallery That Could, features images of all the art in the show, a personal anecdote about Shire and the gallery written by each artist, essays by La Luz gallery directors and a foreword by Shire. The book is much more than a simple record of this remarkable exhibition. Together, the images and essays present a history of La Luz de Jesus through the eyes of the artists whose careers are intertwined with Shire and his gallery.

View the La Luz de Jesus 25 press release here.

For purchase questions or for more information, please contact gallery director Matt Kennedy
at (323) 666-7667 or info@laluzdejesus.com.

Little Grey Secrets

2011-07-21T22:09:00.000-07:00

Little Grey Secrets

“Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

What do you say to yourself when no one else is listening? No, not the good things that may be little white lies you fool yourself into believing. The bad things. The ones that would scare others, the ones that are soft and rotted, the ones you poke at until they burst. Those are your little grey secrets: half truths you repeat over and over, that are intended to remind you of your shortcomings…and sometimes, of your complete and utter failure.

With Little Grey Secrets, Jessicka Addams pokes at her characters’ soft spots until they bleed. They’re unraveling, damaged: masks askew, nooses tightening, strings dangling. Their world is not black or white, only grey – a color that has no opposite. They have no clear moral value. They’re stripped naked, but don’t get Freudian - the naked truth has nothing to do with grey secrets.

August 5 - 28 La Luz de Jesus

4633 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 666-7667

"Allison Cries a Rainbow"

2011-07-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

Sloan Fine Art NYC

July 7 through 27, 2011

Jessicka Addams

"Allison Cries a Rainbow"

2011

3" x 3.25"

http://www.sloanfineart.com/11

SummerPR/index.html

128 Rivington Street

New York, NY 10002

www.sloanfineart.com

212.477.1140

for purchase

info@sloanfineart.com

Sneak Peek at " Little Grey Secrets"

2011-06-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

"Little Grey Secrets"

August 5th 2011

http://www.laluzdejesus.com

la luz de jesus August 5th -Group_Poster

Flush the Fashion interview.

2011-06-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

Jessicka interview @ Flush the Fashion

Jessicka – Rabbit

Florida born Jessicka Fodera was a founding member of 90′s mostly girl seminal rock bandJack off Jill. While burning the candles at both ends she mixed in the same musical, sexual and social whirlpools as Marilyn Manson, back when he was just a spooky kid. Her band enjoyed a large cult status touring with the likes of L7, Joan Jett, and Manson himself.

In 2000 she formed a new band Scarling with guitarist Christian Hejnal. Robert Smith from The Cure is a big fan and describes their music as “dark, desperate, chaotic, gorgeous pop, the sound of the end of the world”.

in 2008, her first art show World of Wonderwas a critical success, since then she has collaborated with a number of artists on a wide range of projects and exhibitions.

Now married to Christian, and known as Jessicka Addams (they both changed their surname together), we caught up with her as part of our Art Month 2011.

Read more here: Jessicka interview @ Flush the Fashion

Bunny Girl collaboration with Mark Ryden.

April 9th 2011 'Momentum’ & 'Tiny Trifecta'

2011-04-05T09:25:00.000-07:00

for art images go to Jessicka Addams

‘Momentum’
LBP Chinatown :: Inaugural Exhibition
April 9th – April 30th, 2011
Opening Reception- Saturday, April 9th, 2011, 7-10PM

"I threw a party .. But nobody came" Mixed media sculpture. 13 in x 5.5 acrylic box

"Norman" 5x7 Burlap & acrylic on paper

LeBasse Projects :: Chinatown
932 Chung King Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022

LeBasse Projects is excited to announce that they will be expanding by opening a second gallery location.

The artists featured are an international roster including:
Amy Ross, Fumi Nakamura, Hera, Kristin Schiele, Jessicka Addams, Laura Ball, Marci Washington, Marissa Textor, Melissa Haslam, Meryl Pataky, Seonna Hong, Tracy Nakayama and Yumiko Kayukawa.

Phone- 310.558.0200
Email- contact@lebasseprojects.com
Lebasse projects

Tara McPherson presents!
Tiny Trifecta
100 Artists, $100 Tiny Art, on the 100th Day of the Year
April 9th to May 1st, 2011
Opening Reception Saturday April 9th, 2011
7pm to Midnight

The Cotton Candy Machine"Tiny Trifecta"

Cotton Candy Machine
235 South 1st Street (corner of Roebling)
Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NYC
Near the Bedford and Lorimer L, Metropolitan G, and Marcy JMZ Subway stations.

Featuring the art of Jessicka Addams, Esao Andrews, Jim Avignon, John Baizley, Shawn Barber, Gary Baseman, Andrew Bell, Leia Bell, Bongoût, Robert Bowen, Beast Brothers, Mike Budai, Casey Burns, Scott C, Joe Capobianco, Marcos Chin, Colin Christian, Sas Christian, Ciou, Becky Cloonan, David Cook, Dave Cooper, Jessi Cornett, Dave Correia, Molly Crabapple, Lana Crooks, Steven Daily, Daniel Danger, Camilla d’Errico, Stephan Doitschinoff, Huck Gee, Dana Glover, Dan Grzeca, Brian Ewing, Natalia Fabia, PJay Fidler, Justin Hampton, Kevin Hayes, Mark Heggie, Hero, Boris Hoppek, Jim Houser, Seldon Hunt, Jordin Isip, Jeremyville, Aya Kakeda, Audrey Kawasaki, Lindsey Kuhn, Henry Lewis, Travis Louie, Lola, David Mack, Jim Mahfood, Steven Manale, Sara Antoinette Martin, Angie Mason, Dan May, Tara McPherson, Mike Mignola, Brandi Milne, Junko Mizuno, Buff Monster, Tomi Monstre, Michael Motorcycle, Kathie Olivas, Alex Pardee, Brandt Peters, Joshua Petker, Nathan Pickett, Anthony Pontius, Little Friends Of Printmaking, Arabella Proffer, Noah Rice, Nathan Rice, Martha Rich, Jermaine Rogers, Paul Romano, Arik Roper, Martina Secondo Russo, Frank Russo, Jay Ryan, Mark Ryden, Isabel Samaras, Jon Schnepp, Mike Shinoda, Rafael Silveira, Greg Simkins, Skinner, Morgan Slade, Timba Smits, Shawn Smith, Jeff Soto, Nathan Spoor, Tofu Squirrel, Diana Sudyka, Fefe Talavera, Jill Thompson, Adam Wallacavage, Jonathan Wayshack, Eric White, Elizabeth Winnel, Martin Wittfooth, Chet Zar.

Phone- 718.387.3844
Email- info@thecottoncandymachine.com
The Cotton Candy Machine

Everything But the Kitschen Sync

2011-03-03T10:49:00.000-08:00

I'm participating in (the) Everything But the Kitschen Sync Group Show @ La Luz de Jesus Gallery March 4-28, 2011
La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027
"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida"
acrylic, stained burlap, lace, gold & peach embroidery thread on paper
5x7 oval framed

email: info@laluzdejesus.com
Hours:
11 to 7 PM Monday to Wednesday
11 to 9 PM Thursday to Saturday
Noon to 6 PM on Sunday
The gallery is located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko complex.

Contact the gallery director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667

I'm taking part in GAG ME WITH A TOON 3

2011-02-04T08:07:00.000-08:00

I'm taking part in GAG ME WITH A TOON 3
Friday, February 4 · 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Meltdown Comics
7522 West Sunset Boulevard
Created By -Steven J Daily, Dan Quintana, Tomi Monstre, Francisco Dominguez
Gag Me With A Toon is a contemporary retelling of childhood favorite cartoons, from the 1970's - 80's, by some of today's most brilliant and creative minds.

Detail of "Ripe" by Jessicka Addams. 5x7 oval, acrylic, stained burlap, gold & peach embroidery thread- mixed media painting.

Smile Even If It Hurts.

2010-10-23T08:53:00.000-07:00

Opening reception Saturday, November 13th,
Public reception: 7pm-10pm
Dark Dark Science Gallery
3245 W. Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

For press inquiries and additional information please contact curator@darkdarkscience.com
Sponsored by Obsello Absinthe

Los Angeles, CA – Celebrated counter-culture curator Lenora Claire is proud to announce two distinct exhibitions opening on one evening.

Jessicka Addams

Lindsay Way

twitter.com/darkdarkscience
darkdarkscience.com

Wear purple today.

2010-10-20T13:38:00.001-07:00

Today wear purple to remember all of the #LGBT family lost to h8. Most importantly remember that you are loved and you are not alone.

September 18, art show.

2010-09-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, the art show date (Sept. 18th) and venue have changed. More info coming soon! If anyone has made travel plans PLEASE let me know. Thanks for the support and I am truly sorry for any inconvenience.

This is how Christian sees me...

2010-08-28T12:02:00.001-07:00

JOHN WATERS & I

2010-06-10T10:13:00.000-07:00

"I love you more than my own filthiness, more than my own hair color. Oh God, I love you more than the sound of bones breaking, the sound of death rattle." Pink Flamingos

boo!

2009-10-31T08:10:00.001-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

He loves me.

2009-08-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

twit - tweet- twat.. wtf?

2009-07-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

I've officially been on twitter for a few days.
twitter= time waster, yes?
twitter= oddly addictive, yes?
twitter= fun, yes?
Jessicka= should I censor myself, um no?
Jessicka= Should I stop talking to myself, definitely?

For more riveting nonsensical self depreciating noise:
http://twitter.com/jessickaaddams

Testing 1, 2, 3.. 25 things you may not know about me?

2009-07-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

1. I spent most of childhood in a town called Sunrise, this is ironic as I've since convinced myself that I'm allergic to direct sunlight. Even more ironic that the three states I've lived in are known for their sunny weather.

2. My best friend sometimes pretends her name is Vivian and sometimes calls my other best friend Adrienne...I have no idea why as those are not really their names.

3. When I was in my (early) teens I became fascinated with serial killers. I spent hours in the library reading about them when I was supposed to be doing school work. (this is before serial killers were considered "cool" by mainstream media)

4. I'm obsessed with vintage Halloween masks, rabbits, make-up, make-out, lemons, cockroaches, Weenis, Baru, Jean, Earl Grey, and perfume.

5. I had a white German shepherd named Tanya. I would sometimes pretend she was a unicorn.

6. I'm an excellent cook but a sub par baker. My friends Melissa and Jared are excellent bakers.

7. I have a three dimensional velvet light up painting of the last supper in my dining room. I'm not at all religious.

8. My favorite cat Fluffy ( from my childhood) got hit by car in front of me. All of my cats since have looked exactly like him.

9. I was married by my friend dressed as the Easter Bunny.

10. I saw the John Water's film Pink Flamingos at age 7.5...I think it single handled shaped who I am today.

11. My husband likes to play the bad cop to my good cop..little does everybody know we are both really bad cops.

12. I'm proud of the fact that I've never smoked crack. Though I did have somebody blow it in my face once. I didn't inhale.

13. I tried to commit suicide at age 9 by jumping off my father's roof. I didn't break a single bone. ( this has nothing to do with note number 10, I swear. All hail John Waters)

14. I didn't need to see a therapist last year because I sorted all of my problems out with Justin after 3 am. Too bad I've forgotten all of the answers.

15. I took my braces off with pliers in the bathroom of my Disney World hotel on a family vacation.

16. I love my family. I'm in love with my husband. I miss my Aunt a lot.

17. I've fronted several bands but still do not consider myself a "musician". I dream of becoming a real artist.

18. I describe myself as a "tough as nails- heart o' gold dictionarian with a napoleon complex and a sense of humor."

19. I am a good listener. I try to give good advice to my friends. Contrary to popular belief my feelings can be easily hurt.

20. This is a list of some of the phobias I think I may have had: Arrhenphobia- Fear of men. Athazagoraphobia- Fear of being forgotten or ignored or forgetting. Arachibutyrophobia- Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth. Bufonophobia- Fear of toads. Ithyphallophobia- Fear of seeing, thinking about or having an erect penis. Lachanophobia- Fear of vegetables. Soteriophobia - Fear of dependence on others. Scoptophobia- Fear of being seen or stared at. Heliophobia- Fear of the sun.. I've overcome a few of these.

21. I have 4 cats.

22. I'm friends with all of my favorite artists. I feel very lucky to be surrounded by talented, interesting, wise, creative people.

23. My favorite words are diatribe, anthropomorphic, non sequitur, hallucinogenic, and fantasy. I use them often.

24. I love horror movies but can't stand to watch animals being hurt or killed (Watching people being killed is fine by me.)

25. I drink a lot of green tea.
-Jessicka

new website

2009-07-08T16:45:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my new website, more news coming soon!
-Jessicka