Jessica Fisher
ceramics
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Jessica Fisher (b. 1994, Albany, NY) is a Brooklyn-based ceramic artist and home product designer whose work bridges utility and sculpture, inviting viewers to explore the beauty in functional art. Driven by curiosity and a deep respect for the material, she approaches each piece with the same adaptability she brings to every aspect of her practice — whether translating a 2D concept into a fully realized form, developing a custom glaze, or collaborating within a shared studio environment.
Through a combination of wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques, she crafts unique, textured forms that challenge conventional design and celebrate raw, organic aesthetics. What emerges in her work is a dialogue between structure and chance — glazes dripping and pooling around sculptural surfaces, revealing the tension between intention and material.
Informed by a deep connection to her community and surroundings, Jessica's self-taught practice is rooted in the belief that creativity flourishes when it is shared. As an instructor and collaborator, she is as committed to nurturing others' growth as she is to her own, fostering the kind of creative environments where both people and work can thrive. Her pieces have been featured in events and exhibitions, including the Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour (2024), TUMBAO (2023), and BKLYN Clay (2021).
Each piece is a testament to her commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and an intuitive attunement to the material. Through her work, Jessica creates a tangible link between art and daily life, transforming everyday objects into something that feels both discovered and inevitable.
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Jessica Fisher
Born 1994, Albany, NY
Living and working in Brooklyn , NY
Jobs:
Danny Kaplan Studio, Ceramic Production Specialist, New York, NY
01.2025-Present
Freelance, Designer + Artist, New York, NY
2018 - 2021, Present
Bklyn Clay, Beginner and Intermediate Instructor, Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding, Brooklyn, NY
04.2021 - 06.2023, 2024
Doclay, Beginner and Intermediate Instructor, Wheel Throwing, New York, NY
01.2023 - 08.2023
Wild Bower Studio, Instructor, Wheel Throwing, Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 03.2020
Worth Mentioning:
Sincerely, Tommy, Winter Ceramic Sale, Event Organizer, Brooklyn, NY
2024
Flowing Space, In Good Company, New York,NY
2024
Salon Art + Design, Black Folks in Design with Verso, New York, NY
2024
Kickstarter Festival, Vendor, Brooklyn, NY
2024
Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour, Featured Artist, Brooklyn, NY
2024
TUMBAO, Experiential Retail Store, Pop-up Vendor, New York, NY
2023
Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Visiting Artist, Syracuse, NY
2023
Bklyn Clay, Residency Program, Juror, Brooklyn, NY
2021, 2022
The William Vale, Vendor, Brooklyn, NY
2021
Building Black Bed-Stuy, Vendor, Brooklyn, NY
2020, 2021
8 Field Market, Vendor, Brooklyn, NY
2020
Hester Street Fair, Vendor, New York, NY
2020
Residencies:
Bklyn Clay, Winter Artist-in-Residence
2021
Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Fashion Business Management, AAS
Home Product Development, Non-Degree Coursework
2022-2024
Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY
Dual Enrollment, AAS
2012