ESSE Purse Museum & Store Presents "Dovetail Purses"

Join ESSE Museum & Store for a special feature exhibit, “Dovetail Purses."

This exhibit features artwork from New Orleans based artist and writer Jennifer Dove Cooper. “Dovetail Purses” features a collection of purses sculpted from recycled materials such as egg cartons, old checkbook covers, water bottles, clothing scraps, baby food containers, and anything Jennifer found on the ground in her neighborhood.

All of Jennifer Dove Cooper’s purse sculptures express different themes. Some dark and some light-hearted, but many of the pieces were inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Her purses in the exhibit will be paired with her poetry and fashion photography. A special collection of Jennifer Dove Cooper’s artistic jewelry, ornaments, and decor will be available for purchase in the ESSE Store and on the ESSE website.