Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jordan Buschur. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jordan , so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.
I keep a small notebook for ideas. It feels like a safety net. When I finish a painting and am ready to move on, I can look through my writing and drawing to see what sparks the next project. I have saved these notebooks over the years, and I love knowing that I can revisit this archive across time.
Walking helps. This is usually how I make conceptual decisions in my work; somehow moving my body in this calm repetitive way allows my mind to sharpen. Along with that, laying on a mat on the floor in front of my paintings also helps, especially when I need to make formal decisions about color and composition. An important part of my creative practice is being with the work in stillness to bring clarity.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’m an artist working with painting and drawing. Lately, I’ve been thinking about objects as they change hands, especially through the lens of inheritance and family stories. I’m so curious about where meaning resides in the things we surround ourselves with, and how idiosyncratic that can be.
I’m also a curator and educator. I curate from a feminist perspective, and I have taught art to all ages, from preschool to higher education to adult learners.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?
Time. My life is very full, and this is positive. I have three beautiful young children- they need attention. I teach part-time, and I love this role of leading the class and simultaneously learning from the students. I have an active studio practice and that is a major part of my identity. It wouldn’t be true to say that I always maintain balance between these parts of my life. Sometimes I give more to family, sometimes there is more room for my studio practice. The biggest challenge is to find peace with the shifts.
Contact Info:
- Website:www.jordanbuschur.com
- Instagram: @jordanbuschur
Image Credits
Jacob Holler
