There’s a particular electricity when a piece finds its way into a home that sees it. Jessica has that rare instinct, the kind that isn’t hunting trends or categories but responding to the quiet inner jolt a work can give you. As an artist, you can feel when someone is collecting with their whole sensibility engaged.
Her home features one of my gestural works, and I love the way she lives with it, not as décor, but as a living provocation. She gravitates toward confidence in the hand, the raw edges, the textural depth where the process doesn’t hide. That’s the goal of an artist: for collectors and viewers to engage the pulse inside the surface.
What I appreciate most is her understanding that collecting is a narrative act. Pieces become a record of the ideas, risks, and fascinations that shape a life. When a collector approaches art that way, openly, intelligently, intuitively, the work shifts. It becomes part of the story rather than an object on a wall.
Grateful to have my painting inside a home shaped by such thoughtful sensibilities. And endlessly inspired by the creative minds she keeps in her orbit, people who, like her, move with substance, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the essential.
Thank you, “art that gives you butterflies, challenges your eye, and grows alongside you.“✨
Step inside the home and collection of tastemaker Jessica Wang. Known for her sharp eye for detail, the texture of a fabric, the line of a silhouette, the mood of a color palette, she brings the same creative sensibility that defines her fashion work into her home. Her New York City sanctuary reflects her belief that art is not merely decoration but the soul of a space, what makes a room feel intentional, personal, and alive. Each piece she chooses tells part of her story, transforming the everyday into a beautifully curated narrative.
“My philosophy is to collect what you love, period. If a piece gives you butterflies, sparks an idea, or just makes you happy when you look at it, that’s all the justification you need. Art is for you, first and foremost.”
What inspires you to collect the work of emerging artists?
There’s a special kind of magic in finding an artist early in their career. Their work has this raw, immediate energy you can almost feel their ambition and passion. It’s like being let in on a secret. You get to be a part of their story as it's unfolding, and that connection makes the art feel so much more alive in your home.
Is there a particular type of art you collect?
I don’t stick to one medium, but I’m always drawn to pieces with a strong, confident hand and a bit of raw energy. I love seeing the artist’s process in the final work. For example, the pieces we have from AOTH and Ali Beletic have this incredible gestural quality and textural depth, they feel primal and sophisticated at the same time. That’s the kind of tension I love.
What is your earliest memory of art, and what led you to start collecting it?
I have this distinct memory of being a kid in a museum, staring at a giant abstract painting and being totally floored by its texture. I couldn’t wrap my head around how paint could do that. That fascination with the feel of things never went away. I started collecting when I realized I wanted to live with that feeling every day, not just see it in a gallery. I wanted to build a world around me that felt tactile and inspiring.
How has the sentimentality of your collection evolved over time?
It has definitely evolved!
My first few purchases were probably driven by the classic “will this look good over the couch” question. Now, it’s so much deeper. I’m drawn to the narrative. Does this piece make me feel something? Does it challenge me? My collection now feels less like decoration and more like a visual diary of who I was, who I am, and who I’m becoming.
Share three people in the creative space who are inspiring you right now.
Phoebe Philo: Her return is everything. She has such an intelligent, uncompromising approach to design that is just endlessly cool.
Axel Vervoordt: He’s a master of creating spaces that feel both ancient and completely modern. His use of texture and natural materials is a huge inspiration.
Kenya Hara: His design philosophy for Muji is brilliant, finding the profound in simplicity. It’s a great reminder to look for the beauty in the essential.
