Open Studios 2017 Launch Success!

October 9, 2017 February 4, 2021

Monster THANK YOUS to everyone who came out to Open Studios this weekend! YOU ARE THE BEST!

I’m thrilled and exhausted after over 800 patrons came through my studio doors this weekend. So much art found new happy homes and it was wonderful to hear all the comments on my newest work. THANK YOU for supporting independent artists!

I’m also very grateful for all the help I had from my family, it seriously takes a village to raise an artist!

If you missed my studio this weekend or you wanted to go home and think about some new work for your space, I will be open for the Encore Weekend October 21st & 22nd from 11 -5 or you can always contact me to make an appointment to come by the studio.

2523 C Mission St | Artist #17 in the Open Studios catalog | jw(at)jenniward(dot)com | 831.818.9569

Video: Open Studios Sneak Peek!

October 6, 2017 February 4, 2021

I’ve been getting the studio ready for Open Studios, so here’s a teaser video of what’s in store for you! Can’t wait to see you at the studio this weekend!

October 7, 8, 21 & 22 | 11 – 5 (or by appointment)
2523 C Mission St | Santa Cruz
Artist #17 in the catalog

Affordable Art Fair at JCO’s Art Haus

October 4, 2017 September 28, 2017

Works from my Lichen Series will be at JCO’s Art Haus for THE VERY VERY RARE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR!

About the Fair:
A curated collection of international, national & local artists at studio prices under one warehouse roof.

For one weekend only:
Thursday, October 12 (5 – 8)
Friday, October 13 (10 – 5)
Saturday, October 14 (10 – 7)
Sunday, October 15 (12 – 5)

Hope to see you at the artist meet & greet Thursday October 12th from 5 – 8! RSVP for the event here…

October Studio News (part 1)

October 2, 2017 September 28, 2017

Here’s the monthly wrap up of everything going on at the studio…and because there’s sooo much going on, there will be a part 2 October Studio News reminder coming up in two weeks!

October Studio News (part 1)

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Inspiration through Exploration

September 29, 2017 September 28, 2017

I’ve been spending nearly every weekend for the past few months out of cell service, in the mountains, clambering over rocks, slipping into swimming holes and enjoying every sunset. It’s been good. Really, really good.

It’s also been inspirational for my work. I truly believe that inspiration comes through exploration- it fuels everything I make. And I realized that I hadn’t created an In the Field installation in a year and it is definitely time to create another. So here are a few of the things that I’ve been looking at on these weekend adventures into the wilderness. Lots of rocks to be sure; rock formations made from humans, made from time, rocks that give life to some creatures and take it from others.

While I’m still not sure of how these images and this inspiration will translate into a ceramic installation yet, I know that there is something here that intrigues. I’ll keep you posted as new work develops…

Preview Exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League

September 28, 2017 September 28, 2017

Open Studio Preview Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League

Saturday, September 30 – Sunday, October 22, 2017
Reception: October 1, Sunday 3:00pm – 6:00pm

In partnership with the Santa Cruz County Arts Council, the Open Studios Preview Exhibition will offer a sneak peak of the great art of over 300 Santa Cruz County artists participating in the Open Studios Art Tours in the first three weekends in October.

Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway | Santa Cruz, CA

Save the Date: Bioneers Conference 2017

September 26, 2017

The Hive Installation will be making a showing at the Bioneers Conference this October!

About Art at the Bioneers Conference:

At Bioneers, we believe in the power of art to inspire action, facilitate cross cultural understanding and dialogue, and give voice to important issues. We believe in art as a form of protest, resistance, and hope. In honor, this year’s conference brings together a wide variety of artists who have devoted their lives to using art as a vehicle for personal and social transformation.

UPRISING BIONEERS 2017
OCTOBER 20 – 22
MARIN CENTER | SAN RAFAEL

More Press for Environmental Installations

September 22, 2017 September 21, 2017

Adam Rothstein wrote a really thoughtful piece called ‘Fitting the Human Within Nature’ about the Environmental Installations exhibit at the UCSC Arboretum for the International Sculpture Center blog. Here’s a small except but click the link or the photo below to read more…

“Nature is inspiration to many artists. But while natural form has inspired generations of artists, today many are finding source material not purely within the plants and animals, the leaves and seeds, flowers and rocks that we think of immediately when we consider the definition of “nature.” More and more commonly, artists are drawn to the juxtaposition between the natural world and the human world.”…

New Work from the Bone Series

September 21, 2017

I wanted to share some new work that I’ve been finishing up from my Bone Series. There are 8 framed compositions of ceramic discs that were inspired by bone fibrous structures and they are held together with steel cable. The pieces and the cables float just off the wall so they cast really beautiful shadows that really enhance the pieces. The square formats are 2.5′ x 2.5′ and the rectangles are 2′ x 4′. I’m really excited to share these pieces with you all at Open Studios this October!

Save the Date: Open Studios 2017

September 20, 2017

I’ve been cleaning, rearranging and organizing the studio for weeks to get it ready for my 14th (or maybe 15th??) Open Studios Art Tour. I’ll be showcasing brand new work from my Bone, Lichen & Umbel Series, so please come by and visit me at the studio!

Artist #17 in the catalog

Open October 7th, 8th, 21st & 22nd from 11 – 5

Mission Industrial Art Studios | 2523C Mission St Santa Cruz