About
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Jesse Groves was raised in the woods of New Hampshire, the state that holds its motto “Live Free or Die.” His early education was a mélange of arrangements including home, schooling abroad (Romania), and private and public high school. He holds a BA in Visual Journalism and an MFA in Photography from Brooks Institute. Jesse is a curator, educator, and photographer living in Southern California who believes that art is an important dialogue in intention, truth, and community.
As a curator, Jesse has mounted over 100 exhibitions including exhibits for Nick Brandt, Keith Carter, Jonas Jungblut, Luceo Images, Terrance Reimer, Todd Roeth, and many student and group exhibitions for Brooks Institute and Ventura College.
As a photographer, Jesse has completed work for Carpinteria Magazine, The Santa Ynez Tribe of Chumash Indians, Hillary Duff Clothing, JDK Design, NPR, Orange County Register, and Terry Bicycles.
