The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art submitted the following announcement about its upcoming Jess Self Exhibition (image provided by the museum):
Celestial Perspectives – Jess Self
April 11 – June 21, 2026
A Solo Exhibition in the Terri Strickland Cole Galleries
Celestial Perspectives is an installation-based exhibition of textile artwork created by Jess Self that reimagines the given space as a multi-dimensional portal. Intricately hand-woven using a variety of patterns and techniques, the artwork at the heart of this exhibition mimics the pulsing code of the Matrix—both a cosmic map and a textile labyrinth.
The installation invites viewers to wander, slow down, and perceive the symbolic language of color, material, and form. Visitors are encouraged to navigate the space physically and psychologically, passing between veils, encountering figures, and contemplating the thin boundaries between timelines, histories, and selves.
Jess Self is a sculptor and educator based in Decatur, Georgia. Her work explores materiality, archetypes, and cultural narratives through wax, wool, wood, and textiles. By integrating craft traditions and storytelling, her figurative sculptures examine spirituality and the human experience.
Self earned her MFA in Sculpture from Georgia State University and her BFA from Warren Wilson College. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, including solo exhibitions at the Hudgens Center for the Arts, Echo Contemporary, and the Loudon House, as well as group exhibitions such as ArtFields. Her work has been recognized with awards including the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant and the Hudgens Prize Finalist Award.
In addition to her studio practice, Self teaches at the University of North Georgia, where she leads courses in textiles, sculpture, and design. Through mentorship and workshops, she encourages appreciation for craft in contemporary art.
Her work continues to evolve as she explores the intersection of history, materiality, and human narratives, pushing the boundaries of traditional craft and contemporary sculpture.
Learn more at www.jesslself.com
Special Events
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 11 | 6–8 p.m.
Admission: $10 | Members Free
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Refreshments available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the museum. Memberships can be purchased at the event.
Exhibiting Artist Talk: Sunday, May 10 | 2–4 p.m.
Free admission. Join Jess Self for a discussion of her work.
First Free Sundays:
May 3 | June 7
Free museum admission on the first Sunday of each month.
About the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Located at 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060
www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org
770-528-1444
info@mariettacobbartmuseum.org
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Admission
- Adults: $10
- Military Adults: $8
- Students (age 6–18 or with college ID): $8
- Seniors (65+): $8
- Members: Free
- Children (under 6): Free
Cover Image: Jess Self, Vishnu – The Hindu God and Holder of Every Thread, 2026, mixed fabric, 38” × 38” × 8’, photographed by Chris Carder
Exhibition Sponsors: Northside Hospital; Henssler Financial; Marietta Power & Water; Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.; The Steve Cole Family; Synovus; Randy’s Painting Plus; Brian Weaver Photography; Marietta Daily Journal | Cobb Life; Money Pages; Ali Nam Creative; Georgia Council for the Arts; National Endowment for the Arts
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