October 2022 / Slice of Life Gallery Inc.

METTLE was an exhibition with a mix of illustration by Molly Jones and photography by Jessica Nicklen Smart, featuring women in the community as a fundraiser for the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre.

Jessica Savage / Neon Apprentice at Concept Neon Ltd.

June 2022

Jessica Mountford / Chalking Heads Signwriter

September 2022

Scout Magazine / Oct 11, 2022
”On wordplay, Grit, and Finding the Storyline, with Jessica Nicklen”

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“Women that are making their stride in male-dominated industries and spaces have had to push just a little harder and put up with a lot of misogyny along the way. You can expect to see the results of just that. Strong, creative, and resilient women doing what they love regardless of societal barriers. We’d love to see more diversity in these industries and encourage these ladies to keep doing what they’re doing, while also inspiring more women and other underrepresented groups to feel like they can enter those spaces too.”

Local skateboarder, Mel

September 2022

Alyssa Maxwell and her chopper

September 2022

Met·tle

noun
a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.

Anna Kasko / Kasko Frameworks

September 2022

Ali Bruce / Tattoo Artist

September 2022