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Jessica is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores cultural identity through a synthesis of regional symbolism, architectural memory, and personal heritage. Rooted in her upbringing in Texas and shaped by her life in New York City, her practice reflects the layered experience of navigating multiple cultural landscapes. She draws from pre-Hispanic imagery, urban iconography, and vernacular architecture to examine how place, ancestry, and assimilation intersect. Her work often juxtaposes elements of the past and present—cacti beside cityscapes, adobe tones against graffiti—to highlight the complexities of identity formation across geography and time.

In her recent Fachadas series, inspired by architectural surfaces in Argentina, Jessica investigates the facades of 19th- and early 20th-century homes as metaphors for the human experience. Through weaving and tufting, she translates weathered walls, shutters, and graffiti into layered textiles that speak to history, protection, and resilience. This body of work deepens her exploration of belonging and memory, using architecture as a tactile language to connect with a country tied to her ancestry yet previously unknown to her. Across mediums, her practice invites viewers into a dialogue between material, memory, and place—examining how we carry, conceal, and reveal our cultural identities.