Jess McPherson, a Native of the Lower Susquehanna recognized as Ongwehonwe by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, believes that art connects people to themselves, each other, and their world. She is an award-winning artist whose work focuses on hand-wrapped threadwork jewelry, combining contemporary Indigenous art with inspiration found in her dad’s garage, her studies in fine art, and her efforts to process love and grief. Her work connects the threads of history past and present, weaving them into new stories carried forward into new futures by each wearer. Jess is a consultant who understands the impact that art can have on individuals and community. She helps artists and organizations in strategy and leadership.
