Jessica Sanders

Jessica Sanders is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Art And Art History at the University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a B.F.A., and dual M.A./M.F.A. degrees in Studio Art from the same institution. Her work focuses on ceramic sculptures constructed from wired ceramic pieces, emphasizing shape, color, and material transformation through processes like vitrification. She is a member of Inbetween Studios and the ceramic art collective The ASGs.

• Education:
• B.F.A. Studio Art, University of Texas at Tyler (2017)
• M.A./M.F.A. Studio Art, University of Texas at Tyler (2020)
• Exhibitions:
• "Behind the Pine Curtain" at Mighty Fine Gallery (Dallas, TX)
• "Same Sky: An ASG Exhibition"
• Solo exhibitions at Tyler Junior College and Bossier Parish Community College

Her research explores how geometric shapes interact in three dimensions, using color and texture to transcend repetitive patterns into dynamic objects. She prioritizes clay's durability and transformation through firing, creating flexible sculptures that balance rigidity and movement.