A little video I made that reminded me of my art school days…
A bit about me
I wasn’t always an artist.
In fact, I don’t even have a background in ceramics.
If you met me before 2018
I had a very different story to tell.
Back then I only dreamed of being an artist.
I was a wife, a mother and a business owner.
(I owned a picture frame shop for 28 years)
The funny thing about life: it goes by
even if you’re not paying attention.
When I turned 50 something shifted.
I lost my mom and realized
when people say “life is short”
they might be right.
I took a pottery class in town, failed at making mugs
and began making these weird figures.
Once I started I never looked back.
I create whatever I want.
No boundaries, not editing. No criticism
I work with kiln-fired paperclay,
a blend of ceramic clay and paper fibers.
During firing, the paper burns away,
but while it's in the clay,
it makes the material more forgiving.
You can make mistakes,
experiment, and even know very little,
yet still find success.
The clay allows you to break the rules.
(something I love to do)
You can see some of my work and the stories they inspire here on my Blog
You can see my figures in person at
Gallery Piquel in New Hope, PA
If you are interested in or have any questions about my works or my process, feel free to contact me.
Jeanine Pennell Briant
908-797-9356
