BIO
B. New Jersey 2000
Deziree Jordyn, conceptual artist, showcases her brilliance through captivating works in illustration, painting, collage, experimental video, and installation. Her art serves as a profound reminder of art's transcendence in personal exploration, delving into themes of morality and perception akin to the sanctity found in religious spaces.
Deziree's profound understanding of creativity’s role in emotional intelligence deeply resonates, eliciting powerful emotional responses from her audience. Through immersive installations, she transforms spaces into realms of meditation, inviting viewers to engage in not only the creative process but various personal journeys; including their own. Ingeniously incorporating found images and objects, she sparks discussions about the impact of interactions on our perspectives and inner journeys.
Her art not only challenges our psyche and morals but also explores the therapeutic power of play, influenced by her coping with her family's struggle with addiction, which significantly shapes her approach.
Beyond her artistic prowess, Deziree is an impassioned educator advocating art as a potent tool for meditation and personal exploration, especially for children. With a BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, and a Child Development Associate, she dedicates herself to nurturing young minds. Her formal roles at the Harlem Children's Zone and the JCC-Metrowest showcase her commitment to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.
Based in New Jersey, Deziree Jordyn's artistic journey is a testament to her dedication to push boundaries and enrich lives through art, intrinsically intertwined with emotional intelligence.
CV
dezireejordyn@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2022 BFA Visual Arts, Mason Gross
2023 Childhood Development Associate (CDA), Council for Professional Recognition
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 I Know A Place // Where Do We Go From Here? - Mason Gross Galleries NJ
2019 Now is the Time - Mason Gross Galleries NJ
2019 Visions for the Future - Mason Gross Galleries NJ
AWARDS & GRANTS
Giza Daniels-Endesha Award 2022
James Dumont Travel Grant 2021
Unsung Hero/Heroine Recognition Award 2018