A collection of five woodcarving tools, 2016

Jesse Hensel was born in Bethel, Alaska, and grew up in Fairbanks. Jesse Hensel has studied art in Alaska, Italy, New York and California. He received a Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2008. Jesse Hensel works primarilly with handtools and windfalls. He has had a solo show every other year since 2006. In addition to making and exhibiting artwork, Jesse Hensel is an educator. More information can be found on Jesse Hensel's digital resume.