Jeremy Myles
Detroit Michigan native, Jeremy Myles began his ceramic journey by take his two dimensional drawings and translating them into three-dimensional forms. Handbuilding was his introduction into taking what he had envisioned on paper, and bring it to life through clay. With Jeremy's interest in making and altering clay growing, he took to wheelthrowing to expand the range of what he could achieve with clay.
As an artist I am always trying to learn and grow. My transition from handbuilding to wheel throwing is a product of that learning. Finding my passion has been a fascinating task that has taken me through a multitude of ups and downs. It has been a struggle doing what I love in life, but that's what makes it all worth it. Growing up with a creative Mother and a "Jack-of-all-trades" Father, my path was never clear when it came to having one set goal or interest. This ambiguity of direction lead me to create and grow a fondness for the process of creation across different mediums. I use my hands and tools to create and outwardly express my thoughts through art. My current goal is to take all that I learn and Integrate it into my art. It is my hope to give other a love and appreciation for clay, and to learn from everyone I teach.
I am currently full-time artist teaching classes at Mighty Mud Studio, The Bottom Knoxville, and other places around Knoxville Tennessee.
Career History
CURRENT
Full-time Artist and Teacher at Mighty Mud & The Bottom Knoxville
RESIDENCIES
2022-2023 Artist in Residence at Mighty Mud Studios, Knoxville, TN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present: Mighty Mud Ceramic arts Instructor
2022: Knoxville Museum of Arts Summer Program Textured Boxes Instructor
2022 - Current: Assistant Ceramics Teacher at The Bottom Knoxville
2023: A Black Creatives Meetup - Build a Mug WorkShop at The Bottom Knoxville Instructor
AWARDS AND OTHERS NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
2017: Michigan Ceramic Art Association (MCAA) scholarship winner
2017: Holding House Student art exhibition
2022: Transferring Knowledge: Collaborative Community Workshop
2023: NCECA Multicultural Fellowship Awardee
EXHIBITIONS
April 2022 Transferring Knowledge: Collaborative Community Workshop
January 2023 Tennessee Triennial with The Bottom Knoxville
February 2023 Knoxville Darkroom & Mighty Mud: Collaborative Mix Media Show
February 2023 Repair, Resist, Reclaim: Community Art Exhibition
EDUCATION
Oakland Community College (OCC) Bloomfield, MI 48304
Diploma in The Associate in General Studies Graduated May 2017
University High School Ferndale, MI 48220
Created UHS Art and Drawing Club 2008-2009
High School Diploma Graduated June 2011
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION STUDIES AT
Lawrence Technical University Media Design 06/2011—06/2011
Spring Arbor University Psychology 06/2011—05/2013
Mighty Mud Intermediate wheel throwing Class 2021
Mighty Mud Introduction to Glaze Chemistry 2021
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect!