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Jennifer King (b. 1968, Connecticut) makes ceramic pots rich with imagery of intertwined figures juxtaposed uncomfortably with references to the natural world, using a rich palette of glazes and textures. After a tumultuous upbringing and personal struggles, King found her way as a student of ceramics and printmaking at the University of Colorado in Boulder where she studied under renowned ceramicist and painter Betty Woodman. The deconstruction of the form of the vessel became the focus of King's creative exploration. 

Jennifer King is deeply invested in the alchemy between materials, subject matter and the act of creation. Her work explores themes of myth, identity and the roles that define people, particularly women, with a focus on transcending the mundane. The vessel form resonates with the artist, both for its historical context and its inherent connection to domestic objects. Embracing imperfections, textures and the traces of the hand, are deliberate and integral to each piece. Through this, King aims to imbue her practice with a sense of humor, exploring the abandonment of control and order in our lives, while reflecting on the absurd and often painful moments we endure. At the heart of this exploration is the universal desire to belong.

King's experiences as both a mother and a public school art teacher in Los Angeles further inform and enrich her creative process. The titles and embedded texts on the interiors of the vessels are fragments of thoughts, fleeting moments and reflections on everyday life.