Jessy Wilson-McFarlin

About Jessy Wilson McFarlin

Jessy Wilson McFarlin is an artist based in Austin, Texas, where she works from her studio, Palette Studio. Her practice centers on sculptural canvases made from raw canvas, plaster, and architectural paint.

Each piece begins with canvas that is folded, gathered, and pressed into form. Plaster and paint are then layered across the surface, allowing the material to hold the memory of pressure, weight, and movement. The finished works sit somewhere between painting and sculpture, appearing soft at a distance while carrying the density and permanence of built surfaces.

Jessy developed this body of work outside of a formal academic program, learning through direct engagement with materials and process. Her approach is guided less by predetermined outcomes and more by a conversation with the canvas as it takes shape.

Alongside her visual art practice, Jessy continues to work as a musician and songwriter and was nominated for a GRAMMY for her work as a songwriter and recording artist. That background continues to influence her studio practice. Rhythm, breath, and repetition often guide the physical gestures that shape the work.

Her sculptures have been commissioned for private collections, residential, and commercial spaces, and are often created in collaboration with interior designers and architects. Alongside her object-based work, Jessy continues to work as a musician and songwriter, exploring the connection between voice, rhythm, and physical form through sound-based projects