Why? Creatives having Coffee

 

HI! I am Robin Jourdan

I started this blog as a reaction; a response to how difficult it can be for artists to put themselves and their work into the world. I realized there might be a gap, so I would take some steps to fill it and support some genuinely amazing artists. I also really enjoy talking with creative people about their work. How the "art - sausage" is made is fascinating to many of us. I hope this serves as a peek behind the curtain. We are all creative.  

Seed of an Idea

As for my current work and my background:
Ideas and stories inspire my 2D and 3D handmade paper works, further developed with a connection to nature. Sometimes I draw or assemble forms to see what I'm thinking. I may collect materials to reinforce the idea or concept.

Growing up in southeast Michigan, an environment threaded with the gritty, oil-slicked culture of heavy industry, automobiles, and a dynamic social structure. This tough-as-nails culture continues to shape my perspective and worldview today. As a child of the 1960s-70s, my world is a continuous journey of questions, curiosity, and an unwavering fondness for the natural environment. 

The views belong to the artists. I hope you enjoy what they have to say.

Nuts & Bolts
Master of Fine Arts, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Six Sigma Blackbelt, Ford Motor Co, Dearborn, MI
Master of Library & Information Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Master of Science, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI