J Long: Artist Talk
J Long (b. 1976) grew up in a Mississippi family devoted to the land on which they lived. Creativity and culture were celebrated; a sense of adventure burned bright. Making has always been an innate instinct for J, thus her multifaceted studio practice of painting, ceramics, and mixed-media pieces. Her art is the confluence of color, materiality, and a deep love for process.
J earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and has spent the past 20 years designing and making spaces that improve people’s quality of life. Having returned to her art practice, J explores conceptual themes that process emotion; producing layered multi media pieces.
J is a native of Greenwood, Mississippi, living in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and two sons. They enjoy spending time outdoors as a family, creating memories, and having adventures.
