Packing Up for the Bioneers

This Thursday I’ll be heading up to the north bay to install my Hive Series at the Bioneers Conference. This piece might be my most traveled piece of art, it has been installed in Grand Rapids Michigan, Portland Oregon and in multiple shows all over California as well as in the redwood forests and now it is headed to the north San Francisco Bay area. I’m honored to be showing my work alongside a number amazingly talented artists, check it out if you can!Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture | in the field | hive series

See this piece in person at the conference October 20 – 22 at the Marin Center in San Rafael CA, tickets available here…

About the Hive Series:
The Hive series is inspired by the natural balance between strength and fragility, curiosity and avoidance, security and vulnerability. These concepts are explored using a geometric configuration of multiple ceramic forms. The combination of these elements create an abstract interpretation of a hive structure both physically and conceptually that creates a dynamic visual for the viewer. This installation is comprised of almost 200 individual diamond shaped forms of clay with holes cut and carved into one half of them.

It’s National Clay Week!

It's National Clay Week! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureIt’s National Clay Week!

 

National Clay Week Open Studio (NCWOS) is a nationwide event that celebrates clay, community and creativity. Join us on the weekend of October 13 – 15, 2017 for a celebration of clay in all 50 states! Studios all over the country will open their doors for demonstrations, lectures, exhibitions.

 

Check the map for ceramic studios open in your neighborhood!

 

 

Affordable Art Fair at JCO’s Art Haus

Affordable Art Fair at JCO's Art Haus | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

 

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…

Preview Exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League

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.

Preview Exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League | events | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway | Santa Cruz, CA

Save the Date: Bioneers Conference 2017

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

Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture | hive series | in the field installation

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

New Work from the Bone Series

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!

New Work from the Bone Series | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

Save the Date: Open Studios 2017


Save the Date: Open Studios 2017 | events | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

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

Save the Date: Affordable Art Fair

Affordable Art Fair | events | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

SAVE THE DATE!

October is going to be a very busy art month!

I hope you can join me and 21 other talented artists at JCO’s Art Haus for the Affordable Art Fair. I’ll be showcasing work from the Lichen Series, so if you’ve had your eye on these pieces, this is your chance to grab them at very very affordable prices!

If you want to learn more about my work, come and meet me on Thursday October 12th from 5 – 8 for the meet and greet!