Two Polaroid-style photographs show arrangements of pink flowers in vases against a soft, draped background.

Jesse Ryan Crosby

Jesse is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, and musician currently residing in the Midwest.

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Based in: North Boulder,Boulder County
Works in: Paper
Subjects: Landscape · Figure · Floral · Birds · Portrait

Selected work.

A vintage photograph captures a house partially obscured by lush foliage and a single blooming flower in soft peach tones.

Nine instant photographs capture a dramatic sunset with silhouetted trees against a sky of vibrant oranges and purples.

A double exposure portrait of a woman, presented in black and white with a neutral background.

A triptych of a person with tattoos, presented against a plain background.

A series of five Polaroid photographs capture a moody landscape with mountains and water under a blue sky.

A dramatic seascape photograph captures light breaking through storm clouds over the ocean, framed by dark trees.

Two Polaroid photographs feature text written on a person's body, conveying messages about self-worth and identity.

Two framed photographic works, one with three black and white images of hands and torsos, the other with two color images and handwritten text.

Sunlight filters through green leaves against a pink and purple sky with clouds, captured in a photograph.

A flock of birds flies in formation against a pale sky, captured in a black and white photograph.

A gallery wall displays framed photographs and a large text-based painting titled "My Transness is the Sweet Nectar of Love and Lemonade Skies."

A photograph of waves breaking on a sandy beach under a pale sky.

A photograph of pink and white flowers with text overlayed in pink, discussing themes of home and identity.

A triptych of black and white photographs showing a person's chest after surgery, with tattoos visible.

Two figures embrace and kiss, their faces obscured by a rainbow-colored mask, presented against a neutral background.

About the artist.

Jesse is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, and musician currently residing in the Midwest. They attended Maryland Institute College of Art and Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design for undergraduate studies, graduating magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. Their creative practice spans multiple mediums; ranging from analog and alternative process, printmaking, painting, writing, and video. Resting between intersections of grief and personal healing, their work explores and expands upon deep-seated themes of identity, memory, moment, impermanence, and belonging. Their solo show Unlocking Hope, most recently debuted May 30-June 21, 2025 at the NoBo Art Center in Boulder, Colorado. They are presently involved with the local art scene in Denver, where you can routinely find them at curated art markets and events.