Creator Record
Metadata
Name |
Jeremiah Jenkins |
Nationality |
American |
Occupation |
Jeremiah Jenkins is an American artist and ETSU alumnus. He is currently based in San Francisco, California. Excerpts from his artist statement, courtesy of his website (www.jeremiahjenkins.com): "My mom collected antiques and would tell me the stories of the things she displayed on our kitchen wall...I saw in the old tools, memorabilia, and random objects an element in their individual story that resonated... I attempt to complete or, at least, expand stories with my art...I like using the framework of a joke, though it isn't usually overtly funny. The original meaning is crossed with another idea that leads to a surprise connection...Humor is the entrance of the mind that is least guarded. I hope to get through the door of humor to say something important and/or truthful." |
Notes |
https://www.jeremiahjenkins.com/Jeremiah-Jenkins |
Places of residence |
Johnson City, Tennessee, USA San Francisco, California, USA |
Role |
Artist |
Education |
BFA, East Tennessee State University MFA, San Francisco Art Institute |
Related Records
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2005.005 - Sculpture
"St. Francis" is a ceramic, wood-fired sculpture made by ETSU alumnus Jeremiah Jenkins. The sculpture is meant to depict a representation of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, seen here with what are likely meant to be birds emerging from his hood. He is seen holding a cross in his right hand while his other hand rests at his stomach. Reece Museum staff contacted the artist in 2025 to gain his retrospective insights of the creation and ...
Record Type: Object
