ART
by
Jess Fendo
At 25 years old and stationed in Detroit, Jess Fendo is a Junior at the College for Creative Studies,
studying Illustration and Entertainment Arts. She specializes in murals, acrylic painting, and
graphic design. Fendo takes most of her inspiration through the human experience and connections.
“Growing up amidst the eclectic blend of cultures and energies that define Detroit, I discovered
my passion for art at a young age. Fueled by curiosity and a deep appreciation for the human experience,
I embarked on a creative path that led me to pursue formal education in Illustration and
Entertainment Arts. I recognized the power of art as a personal medium of expression and a tool for uniting individuals, sparking conversations, and creating shared experiences.’’
This year, she will be the featured artist at the Detroit Jazz Festival and Arts, Beats & Eats.
Fendo is also actively involved in gallery showings and community events around the city as
she recently worked with CityWalls to give back to nonprofits and is the newest Fellowship Mural
Competition winner for The Steen Foundation in collaboration with BasBlue.
Jess Fendo has been featured in The Metro Times, Detroit Free Press, RAW Artists, Detroit
City Arts Spotlight Artist, Fusser Records Artist of the Year, MetroArts Detroit, PBS, and more.
2019-2025
special skills
Brand Identity
Merchandise Design
Murals/Large Scale Painting
Creative Direction
Flyers
Adobe Cloud
featured at
The Riverside, Detroit, MI
May 6, 2023
The Living Gallery, New York, NY
July 8, 2023
College For Creative Studies SEO Exhibition, Detroit, MI
May 2023 - June 2023
BasBlue, Detroit, MI
July 19, 2024
MOCAD, Detroit, MI
July, 2024
Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
July 25, 2021
New Dodge Lounge, Hamtramck, MI
August 10, 2023 - October 10, 2023
Corktown Tavern, Detroit, MI
November 4, 2023
Trumbullplex, Detroit, MI
August 15, 2021
August 8, 2022
Granny’s Chandelier, Hamtramck, MI
June 3, 2023
Extra Crispy Studios, Detroit, MI
May 13, 2023
Detroit Clothing Circle, Detroit, MI
September 10, 2023
July 8, 2023
Delux Bar & Lounge, Detroit, MI
July 14, 2023 - September 20, 2023
Carbon Studios, Detroit, MI
April 1, 2021
Art Night Featured Artist, Detroit, MI
May 10, 2023
Dream House, Detroit, MI
September 10, 2023
Playground Detroit, Detroit, MI
December 3, 2023
House of Dank, Detroit, MI
April, 2023-till
Cannabis Council, Detroit, MI
April, 2023
Pugfest Festival, Ferndale, MI
June, 2023
2024 Detroit Jazz Festival Poster
Cleat Statue for NFL Draft 2024
jfend@ccsdetroit.edu
instagram @jessfendo