About Clay Sculptor / Equine Artist Jennifer L. ( Jen ) Pratt

Composer J.S. Bach signed many of his works with the inscription SDG, "Soli Deo Gloria" , roughly translated as "To the only God's glory" (Romans 16:27 and Jude 25). The scientist Johannes Kepler described science as "thinking God's thoughts after Him."  My art is based on both of these concepts, mimicking the beauty that God has created in an effort to show the wonders of Him and His creation.  I strive to find the exact, perfect moment of a scene or subject, trapping it in time, to bring joy and a sense of awe to the viewer. All of my sculptures are original, one-of-a-kind ( ooak ) clay artworks.  Clay is the perfect medium for my art - as we were created from clay, so my artworks are created from clay.  As you touch the surface of a clay sculpture, your hand follows a path that was created, not by tool or machine, but by the artist's hands. See my upcoming shows and events!

Education:

• 2001-2003      Southwest Missouri State University      Springfield, MO
  • Equestrian courses to further learn conformational and behavioral aspects of the horse

• 1997-2001      Culver-Stockton College                          Canton, MO
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in sculpture

Gallery & Exhibition:

• Library Center, Springfield MO - July 2010 to August 31, 2010 - "Journey" Horse Sculpture, "Silver Grace" Horse Sculpture, "Blaze" Horse Sculpture, "Spirited" Elephant Sculpture, and "Wandering Soul" Panther Sculpture - 4653 South Campbell Avenue, Springield, MO.

• Dancing Lizard Art Gallery - April 2010 to June 2010 - "Journey" Horse Sculpture, "Silver Grace" Horse Sculpture, "Blaze" Horse Sculpture, "Andalusian" Horse Drawing, and Untitled Mountain Lion Drawing.

• Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield Spring 2010 Juried Show, May 7 - July 24, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Springfield MO

• Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield Winter 2010 Juried Show, Feb. 18 - Mar. 13, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Springfield MO

• Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield Members Invitational, December 2009 - January 2010, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Springfield MO

• SVAA Fall Show, October 2009 - November 2009, Juanita K. Hammons Hall  for the Performing Arts, Springfield MO

• Keyes Gallery, April 2006 - October 2006, Springfield MO

• Culver-Stockton College Senior Exhibit, 2001, Canton MO

• 36th Annual Hannibal Arts Club Exhibit and Competition, 2000, Hannibal MO

• Culver-Stockton College Student Art Show, 1999, Canton, MO

• Culver-Stockton College Student Art Show, 1998, Canton, MO

Awards Received:

• 2009 - Honorable Mention - SVAA Fall Show, "Silver Grace" Horse Sculpture

• 2000 - Honorable Mention - Hannibal Arts Club, ‘Bust of Jesus’ Sculpture

• 2000  - ‘Own’ Award (Farm Animal Award) - Hannibal Arts Club, ‘Clydesdale’ Sculpture

• 1999 - Honorable Mention - Culver-Stockton College, ‘Mountain Lion’ Oil Painting

• 1998 - President’s Award - Culver-Stockton College, ‘Bust of Jesus’ Sculpture