Based in Dubuque, Iowa – as Midwest USA as it gets – Jenni Brant is a ceramicist, arts administrator, and advocate for community-driven creative initiatives. Her clay work is recognized for its distinctive color palette, slip-trailing technique, and attention to ornamentation in functional pottery.

During her November residency at the Fish Factory – Creative Centre, Jenni explored two creative directions: translating her recognizable pottery style into wearable ceramic accessories and experimenting with black porcelain, a stark departure from her usual pastel hues. Inspired by Iceland’s landscape and plant life, she adapted traditional forms and patterns, allowing the environment to shape new designs and techniques.

Formed in the land of fire and ice, where life pushes through volcanic rock and flourishes in the extremes, Jenni’s ceramics serve as quiet reminders of resilience, adaptation, and the deep connections that shape our journeys. Through these pieces, she hopes to share not just the visual beauty of Iceland but also the intertwining stories of loss, transformation, and the unexpected places where life—and art—take root.

Now, through June 8, 2025, the work Jenni created in Iceland—along with photographs, videos, and journal entries documenting the residency—are on view in a solo exhibition at the Dubuque Museum of Art.

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