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Artist Bio
Jaclyn is a contemporary abstract artist living and working between Ann Arbor and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She’s heavily influenced by nature, light, shadow, sculpture and textures. Her work is informed by Informalism, Abstract Minimalist and Neo-Expressionism.
Gordyan has been an artist for nearly 25 years. Working in a variety of mediums including oils, acrylics, ceramics, raku, woven textures, gouache, graphite and photography. Her work has evolved over the years, starting in realism and expanding now to abstract, organic and sculptural. She’s earned a BFA and studied art history, design and learned classic painting techniques. It wasn’t until years later she combined nature and abstract for the first time. It was electric and intuitive all at once for her. She knew she had found her voice and her medium for expression.
Gordyan has shown her work in New York, LA, Chicago and the midwest. She's been named 2023 finalist in the Emerging Female Artists Award along with being featured in publications such as Studio Visit magazine. Her practice is equal parts foraging, creation and reflection. While she works from her own personal experiences, she believes the personal is universal and uses her art as a way to connect us all. She's studied under artist Ty Nathan Clark. Her work is influenced by Leonardo Drew, Louise Bourgeois, Ursula Von Rydingsvard, El Antasui, Andy Goldsworth, Ibrahim Mahama and more.
As a nature artist, Gordyan's work gives back to its source. Her work supports global reforestation through her partnership with non-profit, OneTreePlanted. Their efforts and tree planting serve to keep our earth's natural diversity intact and support the ecosystems and wildlife within them for generations to come.
Artist cv
Jaclyn Gordyan b.1983 Cleveland, OH
EDUCATION + RESIDENCIES
2022 – Artist Residency – Shenandoah Valley, VA
2022 – Artist Research Residency: Upper Peninsula, MI
2021 – Artists Residency: Traverse City, MI
2022 – Artist Mentorship: Ty Nathan Clark Mentorship
2018 – Ceramic Art Independent Study: Potters Guild, Plymouth, MI
2016-2017 – Ceramic Art Independent Study: Ann Arbor, MI
2014 – Artist Research Trip: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South, Iceland
2013 – Artist Research: Paris, France
2011 – Guest Editor at Tallboys Films, NYC
2006 – Artist Research: Zurich, Munich, Paris, Venice, Rome
2006 – Artist Research: Beijing, China
2003-2006 – Columbus College of Art & Design: Columbus, OH
2002-2003 – Miami University: Fine Arts Major, Oxford, OH
EXHIBITIONS
2023 – Studio Visit Magazine: Vol 53 & 54 Featured Artist
2023 - Arts to Hearts Studio Visit: Vol 2 Featured Artist, Global
2023 - Emerging Female Artists Finalists' Exhibition, Arts to Hearts Project, Global
2023 – 150 Years of Arts in Detroit, DSWPS, Mount Clemens, MI
2022 – "Biosphere": Collective Exhibition, Arts to Hearts Project
2022 – Opening Up: Collective Exhibition, Northville, MI
2022 – "Climate Connection": Collective Exhibition, Chelsea NYC
2022 – TreeGlass : Featured artist in launch edition of publication, NYC
2022 – Creating Reality: Collective Exhibition, Van DerPlas Gallery, NYC
2021 – La Passione Gallery representation of select pieces, Los Angeles, CA
2021 – Solo Studio Exhibition (Virtual), Superior Township, MI
2016 – Love By Design: Pulse Nightclub Fundraising Exhibition, Orlando, FL
2013 – Cork ArtSpace– Duo Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2013 – A to Z Typographique– Collective Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2008 – Upshot Gallery– Collective Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2003 – Collective Installation – Oxford, OH
2002 – Collective Exhibition – Hudson, OH
1998-2002– Various collective exhibits featuring: realism, graphite and photography
MEMBERSHIPS + RECENT INTERVIEWS
2023 – Arts to Hearts Project: Interview
2023 – Canvas Rebel: Interview
2022 – Art Supply Posse: Podcast Interview
2022 – Voyage Magazine: Interview
2022 – Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors, Detroit, MI
2021 – OneTreePlanted Global Reforestation Partnership
2006 – CCAD Alumni
