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Jesselyn Gordon
Born In Rancho Cucamonga, California and raised in a military family, Jesselyn Gordon grew up moving every few years around the state of California. In 2012, she moved to San Antonio; four years later she began her studies at Northwest Vista College and transferred to the University of Texas at San Antonio obtaining a BFA with a concentration in ceramics. Throughout her collegiate years she started her own business, Thrown Studio, and began selling her functional ceramic wares, all while exploring fine art capabilities focusing in the ceramic realm. Jesselyn’s creative passion extends beyond mere craftsmanship; she aspires to foster community and offer contemplative spaces for introspection through her art. Her works delve into themes of grief and connection, serving as a conduit for viewers to engage in a quiet inward reflection, ultimately seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.
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Artist Style: Visual Art: Conceptual, Contemporary, Functional
Artist Medium: Clay
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
Reflecting on thought is my source for creativity. I want my art to give that same opportunity for another. Within my creations, I forge an environment of reflection, urging contemplation on life's uncertainties. Nothing is here forever, and anything can hurt us. My works act as a portal to the sublime and the unattainability that is enlightenment; all while exploring the good, bad and evil that forms in all of nature. The universe forces its questions upon us as we are willing curious beings, the only thing we can do is keep asking, so humans need time and space to ponder and meditate. My artwork will inspire critical thinking and inward thinking if you allow it.