Jessie is a Brooklyn-based artist who teaches at the MFA Textiles Program at Parsons School of Design and has a deep seated reverence for textiles and the cultural preservation of traditional textile techniques. Her recent work involves creating daily artworks, which she calls “woven drawings” or “thread sketches.”

Come meet Jessie and view work from her ‘100 Day Series’ while enjoying refreshments with good company.

We hope to see you there!

Suzan means 'needle' in Persian and suzani is an embroidery tradition that is popular throughout Central Asia.

These detailed needlework textiles were traditionally intended as dowries to be used as wall hangings or bed covers.