Wayfinding by Jessica Larson

At the heart of Wayfinding is the humble tool — not only as an instrument of making, but as a symbol of intention, presence, and care. In this exhibition, Southern Idaho–based interdisciplinary artist and educator Jessica Larsen presents wall-mounted and sculptural works that blur the line between functional object, symbolic form, and quiet abstraction. Drawing from her background in fine woodworking and rural craft traditions, Larsen reimagines tools as emotional implements — wayfinders, protectors, and companions designed not to work on the world, but to work within it. These pieces suggest use without instruction, inviting intuitive engagement and personal interpretation. Minimalist in form and surreal in tone, the works carry the quiet authority of objects shaped by hand and held with purpose. Rooted in Larsen’s practice as a reiki practitioner, each work is created with intentional energetic presence — meant to hold space, support reflection, or offer subtle guidance. Using modest and reclaimed materials including gypsum cement, wood, wax, and fabric, Larsen elevates what is often overlooked, honoring the values of rural, working-class making where resourcefulness, care, and skill are acts of both survival and creativity. Together, the works in Wayfinding become quiet companions — tools for grounding, healing, and inner navigation.

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