Hardesty, Jessi

Jessi Hardesty is an anxious mark maker. Much of her imagery is based in folklore, esoterica, and the occult. Via the ritual labor of woodcut, she seeks to channel the forgotten, macabre, and ephemeral within her work. 

Outside of her studio practice, Jessi Hardesty is a Division Chair, Professor, and Curator at Carroll Community College in rural northern Maryland. She has a BA in Studio Art from Salem State University and an MFA in Print Media from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her work can be found in private collections and galleries across the US and Europe. She is most well known for her hand-carved planchettes and pumpkins.

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