JULIE MEHRETU & JESSICA RANKIN

These two lovers are both world-renowned artists. Julie Mehretu is known for her large-scale paintings depicting abstracted landscapes. Julie’s parents were both educators. Her father’s teaching position on economic geography helped them flee Ethiopia, her homeland, when the country was experiencing political unrest. Julie Mehretu shares her parents’ interests and places the same investment in education.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree. Her partner, Jessica Rankin, is from Australia. Jessica Rankin is also known for her distinctive art style. She incorporates embroidery and needlework into her paintings. She comes from a family with successful careers in art and literature. Julie Mehretu and Jessica Rankin currently share a studio.