Jessie Bearden is a multi-disciplinary artist focused on transforming everyday objects into unexpected works of art. 

Her projects include creating portraits on the courts of Flushing Meadows for an award-winning ESPN campaign, installing art made from silverware for Grubhub’s headquarters, and creating edible food paintings for a series of American Express commercials.

Most recently, she worked with Specialized Bikes to create a 100ft portrait in the hills of Italy for the Tour de France.

As a material-driven artist, Jessie’s work continually evolves as she finds fresh ways to bring surprise and spectacle to creative campaigns and brand activations.

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Motte is a studio for the art of hosting.

Motte's creative direction and production are led in-house in Los Angeles, where design and craftsmanship come together on an intimate scale. Founded by Jessie Bearden and Emily Susman, two friends with a love for hosting. 

The name Motte comes from the French phrase for a mound of butter - a nod to the richness, warmth, and the pleasure of things well-made and well-shared.