Jade Vega (1996) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Berkeley, California, whose work explores the delicate intersections of memory, identity, and self-reflection. Through her work she invites viewers into a world where ephemeral moments—those fleeting fragments of memory—shape who we are and how we perceive ourselves. Working across a variety of mediums but mainly print and video, her art reflects both a deep personal exploration and a universal longing for connection. Her work often evokes a sense of nostalgia, drawing on soft, dreamlike imagery that stirs emotional and personal recollections. While deeply intimate, her creations are designed to resonate with others, inviting the viewer to reflect on their own memories and experiences. Through this connection, she strives to make art that not only speaks to her own journey but also mirrors the universal search for meaning and identity. Jade earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, and presented her first solo exhibition at the Herger Gallery in Fairfield, California. She continues to create art that blurs the lines between personal expression and collective memory, offering a space where emotions, thoughts, and experiences intersect in poetic and tangible ways.
Education
2018-2021 A.A., Studio Arts Solano Community College
2021-2023 B.A., Studio Arts, Museum Studies, University of California, Davis
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Fairfield, CA, I’m Not Entirely Here, I’m Not Entirely There
Group Exhibitions
2023
Davis, CA, LISTEN TO ME, The Basement Gallery
2023
Oakland, CA, It's Alive, Good Mother Studio
2023
Davis, CA, Childish Dream, The Basement Gallery
2022
Davis, CA, Art Free for All, The Basement Gallery
2021
San Francisco, CA, Mission Art and Comic Expo, Evolved SF
2019
Fairfield CA, LOVE, Herger Gallery
Curatorial
2022
Davis, CA, Rebel in the Underground, co-curated with Emmanuel Camacho Larios and Kaiden
Zaldumbide. Showcasing 20 artists:
Mia Rassam ,Linda Hayden, Ellie Shafiei, Qing Wen, Nastassia Choi, Emmanuel Camacho
Larios, Meredith Scott, Ben Batom, Katja Zimmer, Chenyang Zhou, Ian Mccue, Zixi Wang, Raji
Scoggin, Clariss Bolanos, Emilia Souza, Andrew Thompson, Kaden Ezra Umana, Jasmine Rios,
Alice Herbert, Wren Tran
2023
Davis, CA, Childish Dream, co-curated with Emmanuel Camacho Larios and Kaiden
Zaldumbide. Showcasing 32 artists: Aramo Olaya, Tom Neill, Merritt Hill, Kimberly Fuentes,
Lorelei Taybi, Alice Herbert, Lacee Hodge, Edwin Karle,Kathlyn Nicole Periquet, Angel Leong,
Nadia Dean,
Noelle Benitez, Linda Hayden, Ben Batom, Jade Vega, LeeAnne Boot, Jesse Saldivar, Zixi
Wang, Trinity Salazar, Ricardo Ramirez, Breanna Garman, Cerina Marie Smit, Jasmine Rios,
Emilie Kim, Lola Stephens Isabella Terry Dobrovolsky, Shannon Marshall, Abby O’Sullivan,
Neida Cruz, Lina Tellefsen, Indranil Basu, Mia Phan
Special Projects
2019
Fairfield, CA, Flores De Vida-Public Mural, Solano Mall
Awards
2023
Artist Department Citation Award, University of California, Davis
2020 Artist Grant, Solano Community College