Jocelyn AE Russell creates sculptures and functional ceramics out of porcelain and installations that include fabric, embroidery, rock salt, and found objects. She mainly works in porcelain and hand-builds her pieces using the pinch and coil method (pinching a base and adding coils to build the walls) to create functional and sculptural works. She incorporates handmade paper, textiles, and porcelain to create installations inspired by her time near and on the water and the natural world.
Jocelyn has an MFA from Parsons School of Design in sculpture and installation and is a founding member of Mother Creatrix Collective (MCC)– a group of artist mothers who work together to support each other's artistic practices by creating exhibition opportunities.
JOCELYN A. E. RUSSELL
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Education:
1999- 2001 Parsons School of Design New York, New York Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture
1998-1999 School of the Museum of Fine Art Boston, Massachusetts Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Sculpture
1993-1996 Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, New York Bachelors in Fine Arts, graduated Cum Laude
1992-1993 Ithaca College Ithaca, New York
Selected Solo and Group Exhibitions:
2024 “Beacon Open Studios”, The Yard, Beacon, New York
2023 “19th Annual Small Works Show”, 440 Gallery, Brooklyn, New York
“Holiday”, LabSpace, Hillsdale, New York
“Labor”, Mother Creatrix Collective, Spoke the Hub, Brooklyn, New York
“Functional Fall: A Seat at the Table”, Clay Art Center, Port Chester, New York
“Art Of Water”, James May Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“Studio Spring Works”, Macy Gallery, Teacher’s College, New York, New York
“Time/Space”, Mother Creatrix Collective, Compère Collective, Brooklyn, New York
“Ripple and Roar: The Wonder of Water”, View Arts Center, Old Forge, New York
“Form and Function”, Arts Center East, Vernon, Connecticut
2022 “Ceramics Biennial”, Guilford Art Center, Guilford Connecticut
“Studio Spring Works”, Macy Gallery, Teacher’s College, New York, New York
“Let Me Tell You”, Chris White Gallery, Wilmington, Delaware
“Elements”, Art-Fluent, https://www.art-fluent.com/elements
2019 “Still-Life/Landscape” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2018 “Reflections” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2018 “Reflections” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2017 “Parliament of Owls” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2016 “Marginalia” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2012 “Infinite Universe” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2011 “Inner Landscapes” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York *Solo Exhibition
2013 “Meet My Uterus” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2012 “Rejoice” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2011 “Transitions” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2010 “The Best of Intentions” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2007 “The Mind‘s Eye” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2006 “The Square Show 2006” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2004 “Spring Annual Art Show” Danforth Museum, Framingham, Massachusetts
2003 “Change” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2002 “Hallelujah” Ceres Gallery, New York, New York
2001 “MFA Thesis Show” Aronson Galleries, Parsons School of Design, New York, New York
2000 “Exchange: Parsons?RISD” Market House Gallery, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island
1999 “Post Baccalaureate Group Show” Farwell Mansion Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts
1998 “Mixed Bag” Bagg Gallery School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
1997 “Woman-eze: Twenty Years of Women at Berkshire School” Berkshire School Gallery, Sheffield, Massachusetts
Curatioral and Collective Involvement:
2024 “Mama Needs a Raise! Towards a “Utopian” Care Economy” Co-Curator, Old Stone House, Brooklyn, New York
2023- Present Mother Creatrix Collective - Founding member
2023 “Labor”, Curator: Mother Creatrix Collective, Spoke the Hub, Brooklyn, New York
2023 “Time/Space,” Curator: Mother Creatrix Collective, Compère Collective, Brooklyn, New York
Teaching History:
2014- Present Art Teacher, Dalton School, New York, NY
●Teaching art to kindergarten through third grade students.
2013 Adjunct Professor of Ceramics, College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown NJ
● Taught introductory level ceramics course to undergraduates.
2005-2014 Ceramics and Art Teacher, Mary McDowell Friends School Brooklyn NY
● Taught ceramics and general art to elementary, middle and upper school students.
2004 Ceramics and Art Instructor, Danforth Museum School Framingham, MA
●Taught Introduction to Wheel Thrown Pottery to adult students.
● Taught art history based art classes to children ages five to six
2003 - 2004 Art Teacher, Frederick Douglass Charter School Hyde Park, MA
● Designed original curriculum to meet the State Frameworks for Art.
● Taught sixth through eighth grade general art.
2001-2003 Ceramics and Art Teacher, Berkeley Carroll School Brooklyn, NY
● Created and taught the curriculum for upper and middle school ceramics, fifth and seventh grade general art.
● Maintained and supervised ceramics studio including operating two kilns.
1996-1998 Art Teacher and Dormitory Head, Kildonan School Amenia, NY
● Taught Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking and Art History to students from second grade through twelfth grade.
● Resided with and responsible for the welfare of nineteen girls, aged twelve to nineteen.
● Coordinated community-fostering events for the students in the dormitory.