Jess T. Dugan

American, born 1986

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The image shows the upper part of a person's body, specifically from the chest upwards, with their arms raised above their head. The person is standing upright with eyes closed. Their facial features include a strong jawline, closed eyes, and short brown hair styled upward. Various tattoos are visible on their arms and chest, including a floral design and a bird. The person is standing in a natural environment, with a body of water and distant horizon visible in the background. The sky is overcast with a few clouds.
Jess T. Dugan, Self-Portrait (Reaching), 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Larissa Leclair, © Jess T. Dugan, 2024.67.1

Self-Portrait (Reaching)

Jess T. Dugan · 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2024.67.1

The image shows two people on a bed. The person on the left is lying down horizontally, resting their head on the lap of the person seated upright to the right. The person lying down has short dark hair and is wearing a short-sleeved black shirt and black shorts. The person seated has short gray hair and is wearing a sleeveless black top. One arm of the seated person is gently resting on the back of the person lying down. A gold ring is visible on the seated person's left hand. The bed they are on has gray bedding, and there are two wall-mounted shelves on either side of them. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.
Jess T. Dugan, Self-Portrait with Mom (Bed), 2020, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, © Jess T. Dugan, 2024.66.1

Self-Portrait with Mom (Bed)

Jess T. Dugan · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2024.66.1

In the image, you can see two individuals, both visible from the waist up. The person on the left has short, dark hair, subtle facial features with freckles, and is dressed in a white t-shirt and grey pants with a brown belt. The person on the right has wavy, light brown hair, a sleeveless, pastel-striped button-up shirt, a tattoo on their right arm, and a ring on their left hand. The background shows blurred greenery and a partly cloudy sky, indicating an outdoor setting like a park or field.
Jess T. Dugan, Shira and Sarah, 2020, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, © Jess T. Dugan, 2024.109.1

Shira and Sarah

Jess T. Dugan · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2024.109.1

The image shows a person from the waist up, standing with arms raised above their head, and hands clasped together. They have short, dark hair and a neutral facial expression. The person is wearing a distressed black t-shirt and blue jeans with a belt. Both of their ears are adorned with earrings. The background is a plain light-colored wall.
Jess T. Dugan, Self-Portrait (Muscle Shirt), 2013, inkjet print, Gift of Larissa Leclair, © Jess T. Dugan, 2024.67.2

Self-Portrait (Muscle Shirt)

Jess T. Dugan · 2013 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2024.67.2