jordan gantos
potter, sculptor, illustrator
loves: the sun and elements, dark chocolate, music
hello!
Jordan (they/them) was born and raised in southern California, moving to Chicago in 2021 to achieve their BFA in Studio Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jordan aspires to exhibit work in botanic and sculpture gardens across the world, spreading the message of grounding in the digital age.
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Their life-long love of reading has informed their work with fantasy and nonfiction elements alike, though they have taken a particular interest in natural mysticism and Romantic philosophy. Self-help and spirituality meet magical realism, and with their hands and intuition equipped, Jordan makes work spanning across mediums. Watercolor paintings, colored pencil drawings, wood carvings/prints, writing/poetry, and, most notably, ceramic sculpture and pottery are most frequently produced.
Ceramic Experience
Summer 2023
January - May 2024
Wood Fire Experience
Taught throwing and arts and crafts to children and adults at the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival. A sweet full circle moment as this is where they made their first ever ceramic cup.
Studio assistant for ceramic artist Amanda Gentry, maintaining studio cleanliness, preparing materials for use and sale, and assisting in the finishing of some of her forms.
OxBow School of Art - Saugatuck MI - Bourry box (48 hour firing)
Summer 2022
Summer 2024
Ken Bichell (and co.) - Cassville WI - 70' long Anagama (7 day firing)
Spring 2024
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