Scorpion Grass by Caitlin McCormack is a large-scale fiber art installation inspired by the plants and landscapes of Glen Foerd. Using crochet and textile techniques, McCormack creates detailed plant forms that are turned into custom fabrics covering three antique chairs. Delicate crocheted designs trace the outlines of people who are no longer there, suggesting the stories of individuals whose work and lives have often gone unnoticed. The installation also includes handcrafted objects inspired by everyday household items and Glen Foerd’s historic interiors. Named after "Scorpion Grass," an old name for Forget-Me-Nots, the work explores themes of memory, loss, and the hidden labor that has shaped our world, encouraging visitors to reflect on the people whose contributions are often forgotten.

Social Fabric Souvenirs is inspired by historical objects created to celebrate important moments in American history. Through research at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the artist explored keepsakes from past anniversaries, including handkerchiefs, buttons, maps, and scrapbooks, and discovered how these everyday objects preserve memories while reflecting the beliefs and experiences of their time. The project features printed handkerchiefs and buttons inspired by maps and the visual language of cartography. By reimagining familiar souvenirs, Social Fabric Souvenirs invites visitors to think about America’s “social fabric” and how the landscapes we map and divide have shaped the many stories, communities, and complexities that make up the nation’s history.

Jessica’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the Philadelphia area and is held in several private collections. In addition to her studio practice, she is an active teaching artist, partnering with schools and nonprofit organizations across the region. She holds a BA from Smith College and an MA from the Winterthur Program in Early American Material Culture.