Amy Jackson (artist)

center|thumb|440x440px|Amy Jackson with Mohammed Qeshta Jacqueline Amy Jackson (1986-) is a conceptual artist and curator who explores issues such as climate change, consumerism, mental health, social inequalities and how these themes are inextricably linked. She describes her practice as conceptual due to the fact the idea bears more significance than the medium, it includes street art, happenings, drawing, photography, painting and found objects. Alongside her contribution to contemporary art and curation, she is known for her work in responsible investment. Quotes It’s not just about giving a voice to those otherwise unheard but trying to demonstrate by example, a new way of living and thinking about money. When talking about The JUST Art Award. Over the next few decades one billion lives and trillions of pounds will be at risk due to a single issue: climate change. When referring to the dual materiality of social and financial risks arising from the climate emergency. London CIV, Climate Change Policy, October 2021. All art is political and most artists want to change something in the world; they want to spur action. Demistifying Crypto, checkout.com, March 2022. All is fair in love and art but nothings ever fine in war. It is about recognising dual materiality, understanding where we can invest to make the world a better place and where risks may impact our bottom line. When talking about responsible investment and sustainable finance. PI Roundtable, Responsible Investing, October 2022. You cannot always bang the drum for financial returns. When interviewed on responsible investment and the importance of societal equality over financial returns. PI Roundtable, Responsible Investing, October 2022. External links Amy Jackson (artist) https://www.thisisamyjackson.com/ Category:Living people Category:Conceptual artists Category:Women from England Category:1986 births Category:Women born in the 1980s Category:Curators Category:People from Leeds