• JESSI LI


  • GRAVITY WAS AN ENTITY
    Management, NYC 2024

  • NOWHERE FAST
    Olympia, NYC 2023

  • FORM AND FORMLESS
    Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY 2023-24

  • 100 SCULPTURES
    Anonymous, NYC, 2021

  • FLESH OF MY FLESH
    Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY 2021

  • CHAUTAUQUA SCHOOL OF ART
    Chautauqua, NY 2020

  • A CERTAIN SLANT OF LIGHT
    Hunter MFA Thesis exhibition, NYC, 2018-19

  • MIGHT NOT WANT TO GO IN THERE
    Hunter College, 2017

  • CONTACT/ABOUT

JESSI LI


GRAVITY WAS AN ENTITY
Management, NYC 2024

NOWHERE FAST
Olympia, NYC 2023

FORM AND FORMLESS
Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY 2023-24

100 SCULPTURES
Anonymous, NYC, 2021

FLESH OF MY FLESH
Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY 2021

CHAUTAUQUA SCHOOL OF ART
Chautauqua, NY 2020

A CERTAIN SLANT OF LIGHT
Hunter MFA Thesis exhibition, NYC, 2018-19

MIGHT NOT WANT TO GO IN THERE
Hunter College, 2017

CONTACT/ABOUT
Supernature 1 (wavy), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
39.75 x 18 x 14.25 in (101 x 45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Supernature 1 (wavy), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
39.75 x 18 x 14.25 in (101 x 45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Supernature 1 (wavy), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
39.75 x 18 x 14.25 in (101 x 45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Supernature 2 (inward), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
31.5 x 12 x 15 in (80 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm)
Supernature 2 (inward), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
31.5 x 12 x 15 in (80 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm)

Supernature 3 (smooth), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, slag

17.5 x 10.75 x 8.25 in (44.5 x 27.3 x 21 cm)

Supernature 3 (smooth), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, slag

17.5 x 10.75 x 8.25 in (44.5 x 27.3 x 21 cm)

Composition 1, 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, slag

19.3 x 33 x 15 in (49 x 83.8 x 38.1 cm)

Nowhere Fast, 2023
Installation View
Exhibition at Olympia with Cassidy Early and Matt Jones curated by Lee Maxey, New York, NY

Flop 1, 2023
Black earthenware, glaze, grog
18 x 10 x 4 in (45.7 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm)

Flop 2, 2022
Black earthenware, glaze, grog
18 x 10 x 16 in (45.7 x 25.4 x 40.6 cm)

Pass Away, 24 ft. x 30 in. x 80 in., installation view, MDF, wood, terra cotta, glaze, uranium glass, brass bicycle chain, aluminum crochet hooks, miniature steel screwdrivers, foam earplugs, aluminum caulk gun, neoprene rubber, PVC belt, EPDM rubber, nylon canvas, nylon webbing, spandex mesh, elastic rope, epoxy clay, steel chain, aluminum chain, zippers, insulation felt, stainless steel spoon, nail clippers, tweezers, disposable razor, repurposed suitcases, December 2018. 

Pass Away, installation view detail, December 2018.

Pass Away, detail, 2018. 

Travel Weapons, dimensions variable, repurposed and altered TSA carry-on approved items (toothbrush, spoon, nail clippers, tweezers, mini screwdrivers, ear plugs, chain, crochet hook) uranium glass, 2018. 

Nunchucks I, 10” x 8” x 4” uranium glass, knurl head screws, brass bicycle chain, disposable razor, 2018. 

Duffle Bag, 24”x24”x20”, Nylon Canvas, repurposed suitcase, nylon webbing, spandex mesh, magic sculpt strap adjusters, insulation felt, 2018.

Nunchucks II, 10” x 8” x 4” uranium glass, knurl head screws, brass bicycle chain, 2018. 

Bite, 4” x 4” x 3” uranium glass, dog choke collar, 2018.

Backpack, 24” x 16” x 10” nylon canvas, EPDM rubber, magic sculpt strap adjusters, repurposed nylon webbing, elastic rope, zipper, insulation felt, 2018. 

Wheelie Bag, 72” x 19” x 36” salvaged and altered suitcase, nylon canvas, spandex mesh, elastic rope, zipper, magic sculpt, insulation felt, 2018. 

Move Out of, Put Into, 48” x 30” x 37”, ceramic tile, foam sponges, cast plastic ice cube tray, repurposed wooden table legs, wood, mortar, grout, pigment, fiberglass insulation, 2017.

Move Out of, Put Into, 48” x 30” x 37”, ceramic tile, foam sponges, cast plastic ice cube tray, repurposed wooden table legs, wood, mortar, grout, pigment, fiberglass insulation, 2017.

Trouble Getting Out, 20” x 8” x 10”, Cast concrete, brass door handle, 2017. 

Growth In-Between, 24” x 5” x 8”, Cast paraffin wax, foam sponges, ceramic tile, mortar, grout, wood, fiberglass insulation, 2017. 

Sink In,14” x 14” x 15”, Cast concrete, pillow, 2017. 

At Home, installation view, dimensions variable, paraffin wax, concrete, foam and mesh sponges, plastic toilet seat, iron claw feet, plaster, pigment, grout, mortar, ceramic tile, insulation foam, brass, rubber, nylon webbing ratchet strap, brass door handle, wood, plastic ice cube tray, wood table legs, pillow, 2017. 

Supernature 1 (wavy), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
39.75 x 18 x 14.25 in (101 x 45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Supernature 1 (wavy), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
39.75 x 18 x 14.25 in (101 x 45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Supernature 1 (wavy), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
39.75 x 18 x 14.25 in (101 x 45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Supernature 2 (inward), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
31.5 x 12 x 15 in (80 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm)
Supernature 2 (inward), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, epoxy clay, dye
31.5 x 12 x 15 in (80 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm)

Supernature 3 (smooth), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, slag

17.5 x 10.75 x 8.25 in (44.5 x 27.3 x 21 cm)

Supernature 3 (smooth), 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, slag

17.5 x 10.75 x 8.25 in (44.5 x 27.3 x 21 cm)

Composition 1, 2023
Lead crystal, black earthenware, glaze, grog, slag

19.3 x 33 x 15 in (49 x 83.8 x 38.1 cm)

Nowhere Fast, 2023
Installation View
Exhibition at Olympia with Cassidy Early and Matt Jones curated by Lee Maxey, New York, NY

Flop 1, 2023
Black earthenware, glaze, grog
18 x 10 x 4 in (45.7 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm)

Flop 2, 2022
Black earthenware, glaze, grog
18 x 10 x 16 in (45.7 x 25.4 x 40.6 cm)

Pass Away, 24 ft. x 30 in. x 80 in., installation view, MDF, wood, terra cotta, glaze, uranium glass, brass bicycle chain, aluminum crochet hooks, miniature steel screwdrivers, foam earplugs, aluminum caulk gun, neoprene rubber, PVC belt, EPDM rubber, nylon canvas, nylon webbing, spandex mesh, elastic rope, epoxy clay, steel chain, aluminum chain, zippers, insulation felt, stainless steel spoon, nail clippers, tweezers, disposable razor, repurposed suitcases, December 2018. 

Pass Away, installation view detail, December 2018.

Pass Away, detail, 2018. 

Travel Weapons, dimensions variable, repurposed and altered TSA carry-on approved items (toothbrush, spoon, nail clippers, tweezers, mini screwdrivers, ear plugs, chain, crochet hook) uranium glass, 2018. 

Nunchucks I, 10” x 8” x 4” uranium glass, knurl head screws, brass bicycle chain, disposable razor, 2018. 

Duffle Bag, 24”x24”x20”, Nylon Canvas, repurposed suitcase, nylon webbing, spandex mesh, magic sculpt strap adjusters, insulation felt, 2018.

Nunchucks II, 10” x 8” x 4” uranium glass, knurl head screws, brass bicycle chain, 2018. 

Bite, 4” x 4” x 3” uranium glass, dog choke collar, 2018.

Backpack, 24” x 16” x 10” nylon canvas, EPDM rubber, magic sculpt strap adjusters, repurposed nylon webbing, elastic rope, zipper, insulation felt, 2018. 

Wheelie Bag, 72” x 19” x 36” salvaged and altered suitcase, nylon canvas, spandex mesh, elastic rope, zipper, magic sculpt, insulation felt, 2018. 

Move Out of, Put Into, 48” x 30” x 37”, ceramic tile, foam sponges, cast plastic ice cube tray, repurposed wooden table legs, wood, mortar, grout, pigment, fiberglass insulation, 2017.

Move Out of, Put Into, 48” x 30” x 37”, ceramic tile, foam sponges, cast plastic ice cube tray, repurposed wooden table legs, wood, mortar, grout, pigment, fiberglass insulation, 2017.

Trouble Getting Out, 20” x 8” x 10”, Cast concrete, brass door handle, 2017. 

Growth In-Between, 24” x 5” x 8”, Cast paraffin wax, foam sponges, ceramic tile, mortar, grout, wood, fiberglass insulation, 2017. 

Sink In,14” x 14” x 15”, Cast concrete, pillow, 2017. 

At Home, installation view, dimensions variable, paraffin wax, concrete, foam and mesh sponges, plastic toilet seat, iron claw feet, plaster, pigment, grout, mortar, ceramic tile, insulation foam, brass, rubber, nylon webbing ratchet strap, brass door handle, wood, plastic ice cube tray, wood table legs, pillow, 2017.