artist statement
My art is created for the inner child in all of us. The goal of my work is to spark a sense of nostalgia, humor, and maybe even a little innocent joy. I encourage playfulness either through the subject matter, color, or natural elements of the piece, and promote honesty by highlighting the handmade elements of ceramics, often leaving large areas or finger impressions exposed and raw. I believe there is a strong connection between our inner child and the natural world. By bridging the gap between human and nature, I offer a surreal and playful reinterpretation of everyday life.
biography
Zoe Jackson is a queer, non-binary artist born in Chicago who works primarily in ceramics, sculpture, and textiles. They received their Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019, and are currently a full-time artist and instructor at a community studio in San Francisco. They have curated a number of exhibitions including CHRONICLE: A Collection on Time and Memory at SOMarts in San Francisco, and WEDGED at Art Lofts Gallery in Madison, WI.
Jackson is also the recipient of the Bringle Outstanding Educator scholarship at Penland School of Crafts, and their work has been exhibited throughout the Midwest, Bay Area, and Florence, Italy.