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title: Jess Beketa
description: "Writer and book artist exploring themes of magical realism, love and grief"
url: "https://www.artsume.com/a/jess-beketa"
type: artist
createdAt: 2026-02-26
updatedAt: 2026-03-26
disciplines:
  - Printmaking
  - Collage
  - Research-Based Practice
  - Creative Writing
  - Book Arts
location: "Toronto, ON, Canada"
---

# Jess Beketa

*Writer and book artist exploring themes of magical realism, love and grief | Printmaking, Collage, Research-Based Practice, Creative Writing, Book Arts | Based in Toronto, ON, Canada*

## Portfolio

### Rabbit hole zine (2026)

Work in development - personal essay adapted into a collage-based zine exploring the sudden loss of a pet and personal experience of grief, magical realism (reappearance of the pet through other animals and signs) and escapism through exploring.

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### 2025 - Toronto Art School - Booth set-up (2025)

Example table set up for Toronto School of Art's tiny art book fair.

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### Tiny paper notebooks (2025)

Tiny paper notebooks, hand stitched with feathered thread.

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### Out Zine Series (2025)

Work in development - digital print zine series (3 issues) exploring grief surrounding a past relationship, each issue includes a personal essay and associated imagery.

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### 2025 - Toronto Art School - Booth set-up (2025)

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### Girls will adopt objects and lost souls for an evening (2025)

Paper zine, including collage of hand-drawn imagery, sequins, typewritten words, a candle and a typewritten essay about the absurdity of a best friend's birthday.

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### Futures exploration workbook (2024)

Hardcover fillable risograph "Turkish fold" art book that individuals can use to explore and define their future. Includes prompts for personal exploration.

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### Sculptural public space photobook (2024)

Risograph photobook of collected imagery of a bench with various objects left on it and an abandoned lot used by people in different ways.