MSJC Art Gallery
Jess Minckley, Paper Stories
January 12 - February 12, 2026
Reception: Thursday, February 12, 4 - 6 pm
The MSJC Art Gallery is proud to present a special solo exhibition by Jess Minckley, Paper Stories. Jess Minckley is a Los Angeles artist, writer, educator, art therapist, and curator. Their paintings explore psychological themes, including trauma, grief, loneliness, and betrayal. These works mine emotional states that many keep private due to social stigma and internalized shame. Minckley draws from the concepts of art psychotherapy in their work. Using art as a metaphor, one may transmute suffering and make its universal experience tangible, legible, and/or beautiful.
Mission Statement
Through its exhibition of a wide range of artwork and the sponsoring of various arts-related activities, the Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery is a learning and cultural center that celebrates creativity and self-expression, while promoting the rich diversity of the human experience.