Statement
I work in clay, using the human form to tell stories. I love both the material and the process of pulling something recognizable from it. Shifting small amounts of clay with my fingers and seeing a presence suddenly emerge is a thrill. I want to create a sense of real identity; I know I’m getting somewhere once a face is developed enough that I apologize if I bump into it.
Bio
Jessica Bloch-Schulman is a figurative ceramic sculptor living in Greensboro, NC. After completing a BFA at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she spent more than 20 years working in digital media before discovering clay in 2021. The evolution of virtual education has given her the opportunity to learn from accomplished artists without leaving her home studio, where she works for hours once everyone is done with dinner. Her work explores the landscape of the mind, memory and the connections that bind us.
