Jordan Winiski
Academic Area
Studio Art
Degree Seeking
MFA
Email
jmw93619@uga.edu
Academic Area
Studio Art
Undergraduate Institution
Furman University
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Studio Art, Emphasis in Ceramics; BS in Sustainability Science
Hometown
Greenville, SC
Academic Area
Studio Art
Degree Seeking
MFA
Jordan received her undergraduate degree in Studio Art and Sustainability Science at Furman University in 2021. She has completed residencies in Massachusetts and Georgia, was a 2022 South Carolina Emerging Artist, 2022 NCECA Multicultural fellow, and a Post-Baccalaureate student for ceramics at Southern Illinois University from 2022-2023. Jordan has enjoyed teaching at various art centers and exhibiting work throughout the country.
Research Detail
Focusing in 3D material with an emphasis on clay, I explore the dichotomy between what humans value and the nearby ecology we often overlook. By acknowledging the earth that holds us, my work represents the intimate interaction between natural elements being held and the material that holds them. I integrate handbuilding, wheel throwing, and slip casting techniques to create functional and sculptural pieces. My work reveals a beautiful organic world within a structured manufactured world by pairing natural forms with geometric and historical design. Hidden treasures in nature persist and can be found if we take the time to look.