I have been working in clay since about 1990. At the present time, I go between low and mid-range firings, but find I am more and more interested in the higher fired range and in discovering the ways to use the gas kiln. Most of my work is sculptural, but some of it is functional. My current body of work consists of sculptures using multiple sections stacked on top of each other to create a five or six foot piece. I am also intrigued with the Reduction process.
Besides working with clay, I do some mixed media work and jewelry pieces. I like to challenge myself to try new things and I am enraptured by old trade beads. My work can be seen in the back room of Zip 37 Gallery as well as in my studio in the Dry Ice Factory. I am in my studio on most First Fridays. Visit my website at www.jeanbsmith.com, or my studio at 3300 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205 on First Fridays.
Contact me at jbsarts@aol.com
