Author: Jenni Ward
Artist at work…
Owning your own business as an artist can be a tricky balance between doing what you love and working to keep the business of what you love going. The other day, I had planned to get a little office work done and then spend the rest of the day in the studio. I knew that I had a kiln to unload, which meant lots of glazing to be done and then even maybe a reload of that work too- a busy studio day by any measure. But there is nothing like a flashing error code on the screen of your electric kiln as soon as you walk into the studio to reject the idea of making any progress at “working” today- one peek inside the kiln confirms that. A disaster of electrical proportions. Multiple trips to the ceramic supply store and many hours spent trying to channel my inner electrician, I’ve solved all the problems; cue sunset. I thought I got nothing done that day, but in retrospect, sometimes I make art, sometimes I mop floors and sometimes I fix kilns…artist at work.
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rock candy | work in progress
This is the first batch of ‘rock candy’ coming out of the kiln, they are simple, bright and irresistible to pick up and touch. These rocks have more color than I have used on my work in a loooong time, but I just can’t stop making them. Eventually, I plan to have around 100 pieces in a variety of sizes. All are designed to be wall mounted and installed to create a rock candy river. I’m also thinking about doing an In The Field installation with these pieces this summer. Not sure where they will end up yet, but if you’re interested or know of a great space for them, drop me an email. I hope you enjoy these pieces as much as I do!
Welcome to my new blog!
Hello creative friends and art enthusiasts!
Welcome to my new blog, aptly named the dirt. Here is where I will share “the dirt” on what’s going on in the studio, works in progress, events, upcoming workshops, photos and thoughts about being an artist. In the past I’ve shared a lot of this information on my Facebook page Jenni Ward Art, but I know a lot of you don’t use social media and you still want to keep in touch. Now, if you subscribe to my feed, you’ll get all the latest info right in your inbox and I promise to not overload you- only the good stuff!
I hope you enjoy and please let me know what you think!
-jw
Take Aways – Art to Go!
Jenni Ward’s work will be included in PVAC’s first exhibit of the new year! A fundraising exhibition in which some of the county’s top artists display smaller works that fit into many budgets and lifestyles.
January 7 – February 17, 2015
Reception for the Artists January 11, 2- 4pm
37 Sudden Street
Watsonville, California 95076
831.722.3062
Pajaro Valley Gallery Hours
Wednesday through Sunday
11:00am to 4:00pm
Free admission — Wheelchair accessible
Everybody’s Ocean | Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Your art. Everybody’s ocean.
Everybody’s Ocean is part crowd-sourced, part curated. It’s a visual art exhibition presenting your stories about the sea. A selection of anchor artworks will be on display for the duration of the exhibition, including Baby, a handmade, collapsible Pacific outrigger canoe by Michael Arcega, Quantum Tunneling, a video projection and soundscore by Kadet Kuhne, Tides, a mirrored video installation by Ana Teresa Fernandez, Needle to Sea Bottom, a 6’ handmade etching by Jesse Gotesman, a (TBD) project by Constance Hockaday, an 70’ long interactive rope measurement system designed, built and hand colored by Carrie Hott, and The Bone Series, an eight foot-long ceramic installation reminiscent of a whale’s vertebrae by Jenni Ward.
December 19th, 2014 – April 19, 2015
Soft opening reception Friday Dec. 19th, 2014
First Friday Opening January 2nd, 2015, Free 11am – 9pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, downtown Santa Cruz
831.429.1964
www.santacruzmah.org
Aptos Art Walk
Join Us!
Aptos Village Art Walk
See Art, Eat Food, Sample Wine
November 22, 2014 from 2 – 5
8050 Soquel Dr, Aptos Village
Open Studios Art Tour 2014
Join us in celebrating a decade of Open Studios Art Tours!
To honor this occasion, we will have special treats, creative surprises and the chance to view many of Jenni’s larger installations. Come and meet the artist, buy some art and enjoy our corner of the redwood forest just outside of Aptos village.
Jenni Ward #48
767 Cathedral Dr Aptos
The studio is OPEN:
October 4th, 5th, 18th & 19th
11 – 5
Preview Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz
Sept 28th – Oct 19th
Artist’s Reception Sept 28th, 3-6pm OR First Friday on Oct 3rd, 12-9pm
Look Collective Art Market at the MAH
The Look Collective presents artists Nora Dougherty, Bridget Henry, Christina MacColl, Jenni Ward, Jody Alexander, Peggy Snider, Tricia Carr & Mariclare McKnight for a day of art at the MAH. Beautiful and affordable pieces made by local artists will be on display all afternoon. View the Facebook Event link for updated information about the event, looking forward to seeing you there!
Sunday July 13, 12-7pm
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Abbott Square on Cooper St
Click the link for more about Summer Art Markets at the MAH