Jennifer Agricola Mojica American

Jennifer Agricola Mojica is a contemporary painter, educator, and mother based in San Antonio, Texas. Agricola Mojica’s work conveys shifting perspectives and figures, layers that conceal and reveal, monotonous repetition punctured by shapes, and suggestions of a fragmented time and space.

“I explore the complexities of human connection, the search for meaning in motherhood, femininity, and domesticity, and the fragile nature of our sense of security in an ever-changing world. In recent years, my paintings have embarked on an existential journey, delving into the transient concepts of safety and vulnerability. Through abstraction and raw, visceral responses, I investigate the fragility of these spaces. My process begins with disruption and ends with a subtle, harmonious stillness. Planes shift, shapes repeat, and forms emerge from varying perspectives. Figures fragment and reassemble, capturing fleeting moments of unity amidst complexity. Each brushstroke reflects a search for an image that resonates with a deeper sense of belonging. As I navigate the challenges of raising two children, I find myself in a constant state of learning, where discomfort and beauty intertwine. These experiences infuse my work, shaping the compositional space with the echoes of everyday life. Motifs like houses, birds, and figures walk the line between realism and abstraction, exploring themes of rest, vulnerability, and maternal instinct. In my practice, I build and deconstruct—constructing, covering, and uncovering compositions. This dynamic process creates a dialogue between the artwork, the creator, and the viewer. Through layers of distortion and repetition, I invite a reflective contemplation on the ever-evolving nature of connection and selfhood.”

Agricola Mojica has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery in Astoria, OR; and the IF Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic. She has shown her work at numerous galleries in Texas including the Joan Grona Gallery, Sala Diaz, Dallas Center for Contemporary Art, and most recently with a solo exhibition at Dock Space Gallery. Agricola Mojica has been featured in multiple publications including New Visionary Magazine, Women United Art Magazine, and Art Seen.

After earning her BFA in painting from Ohio University College of Fine Arts, Agricola Mojica received her MFA in sculpture from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Today she splits her time between her studio practice and teaching at St Philip’s College.