MFA The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA Maryland Institute, College of Art
“From my childhood sculptures rendered in Play-Doh to the raw and hopefully charming sculptures of figures and animals I make today, I can’t think of a time when I wasn’t making something. My childhood memories have also shaped the way I render each of my sculptures, basing the grinning dogs and crooked people on how I remember seeing them in my youth.
My work is also meant for preservation. Looking back on small ridiculous moments, I hope to preserve the pieces of time in each work. I want my art to be honest, humorous and visually appealing by experimenting with color and surface.
All of the sculptures are low to mid-fired ceramic, layered with glazes and paint. Found objects, such as porcelain dentures, antique glass eyes and other items are often mixed in.”
Steve Jones
“My childhood memories have also shaped the way I render each of my sculptures, basing the grinning dogs and crooked people on how I remember seeing them in my youth...Looking back on small ridiculous moments, I hope to preserve these pieces of time in each work.”