Artist Judy Jordan presents a collection of captivating figurative sculpture made with mixed media, mosaic and found objects. Visit her website to see more of her art.
“Another Dress Form Tantrum” Mosaic, Wood and Mixed Media, 10” x 30” x 8”
I have been a passionate maker of things throughout my life. After graduating from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., my varied work history included working as an Exhibit Specialist at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and the National Portrait Gallery and as a visiting artist at the Providence Center in Maryland. I also did store display work and some years of designing and selling my own line of jewelry.
“No One Really Knew Maggie” Mixed Media, 20” x 48” x 3”
In my most recent work, I have been involved in portraying aspects of the human figure.
“Marsha’s Object Gallery” 3D Mixed Media, 11” x 14”
This visual inquiry has spanned both two and three-dimensional work through drawing, assemblage and also sculpture involving mosaic work. Working with a wide variety of materials and media over the years has benefited me by giving me the skills to help carry out my ideas.
“Lavinia” Mosaic, 15” x 24” x 7”
I try to go beyond the overall sense of the physical characteristics that you might first notice in the first impression of any individual.
“Belle Lived by the Bartenders Code—Best Stirred, Not Shaken” Mosaic and Mixed Media, 4” x 17” x 4”
I do this in various ways. I often include some assemblage of items that pertain to a figure, some oddity of dress or hairstyle or a kind of abstracted background wallpaper with visual symbols and cues.
“Audrey’s Dress Armor” Metal and Mixed Media, 16” x 67” x 12”
Some pieces have a somewhat abstract presentation. I find it much more interesting to give the viewer some additions and subtractions to engage with visually.
“The Museum is Closed on Monday” Mixed Media on Canvas, 24” x 12”
My work has a certain affinity with book or magazine layout which includes the figure along with pertinent visual information that pertains to the figure.
“Savannah was Calm Before the Storm” Mosaic and Mixed Media, 5.25” x 22” x 5.25”
Whether intentional or not, the small objects and accoutrements associated with a person tell a story that is a history or even a mystery of that person. I tend to convey this idea in my work.
“Paul’s Inclinations” Mixed Media on Canvas, 10” x 20”
The contents of someone’s junk drawer, insignificant items in an antique shop or artifacts in a museum associated with someone in history are always idea fodder for my art portrayals.
“Serafina”, Mixed Media, 12” x 24”
I am constantly surprised by how often there is something new to be discovered by being in my studio. A new or different material to be manipulated, a different way of working or perhaps a happy accident may account for a good day.
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