Residents
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Jesselyn Gordon She/Her
Owner and founder of thrown studio
Jesselyn Gordon founded Thrown Studio during a transitional period in her life. Initially as a shared community studio to help cover her rent, quickly evolved into a vibrant hub for ceramic artists and creatives. Recognizing the pressing need for affordable and accessible studio space, particularly within the ceramic arts community, Jesselyn transformed Thrown Studio into more than just a workspace—it became a thriving incubator for artistic growth.
The studio soon blossomed into an Artist in Residence program, offering participants a unique opportunity to expand their professional credentials through the studio’s established network and reputation. This program provides more than just a space to learn and create; it fosters meaningful connections within the artistic community, serving as a platform for networking, collaboration, and mutual inspiration.
At Thrown Studio, creativity and community converge. Residents immerse themselves in an environment that encourages exploration and experimentation, surrounded by a supportive network of peers.
the artists in residence:
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Chloe Pargas was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and often goes by the alias CHISPA when presenting their work. Although, they began their education at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York they are currently a BFA student at the University of Texas San Antonio. Chloe is a printmaker at heart; their love of intricate designs and working with their hands is their driving force. It's because of this love that Chloe truly enjoys any medium that lets them get their hands dirty. Their artwork tends to revolve around nature and how it can reflect the cyclical battles one can have with themselves and how we can try to heal from these conflicts.
Chloe Pargas They/Them
Embarked on her ceramic journey at Northwest Vista College in 2021, igniting a passion that continues to flourish. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialization in ceramics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, their artistic focus revolves around wheel-thrown functional ceramic ware. However, they also are exploring the creation of larger vases with an abstract twist, pushing the boundaries of her craft. Beyond clay, Salazar finds inspiration in the convergence of people, art, coffee, and the great outdoors. She thrives on merging these elements, infusing her creations with a unique blend of organic beauty and human connection.
Danielle Salazar she/they
Elda’s passion for art ignited during her college years, she discovered the captivating world of ceramics while pursuing her associates at Northwest Vista College. Despite navigating the business landscape with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, her heart always gravitated towards the tactile beauty of clay. Now, she’s diving back into ceramics, infusing floral designs with a nod to her Mexican heritage with her brand Xóchitl Ceramics.
Elda Flores she/her
Braylee Christie is a 2-D artist living in San Antonio, Texas. She is currently completing her BFA degree with a concentration in Drawing at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Christie focuses on the relationship between the natural world and the human world and brings awareness to the beauty of the most important elements of nature that would usually be ignored. Christie utilizes dry mediums such as charcoal and graphite and plans to experiment with textiles and fibers. She has been given the opportunity to be included in a couple group exhibitions including The 19th Annual Collegiate Exhibition at the San Antonio Art League and Museum in San Antonio, Texas and The 39th Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the Main Campus UTSA Gallery in San Antonio, Texas. Christie’s future plans are to continue to experiment with three- dimensional materials along with traditional media and work with other artists to collect different perspectives and experiences within the art community.
Braylee Christie She/her
Sarah Rangel is a ceramicist residing in San Antonio, Texas. She holds a BA in Art from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas and works primarily on a small scale with an emphasis on bright and bold colors, which make Sarah’s work easily identifiable. Sarah creates colorful and fun abstract statement pieces, and has recently branched out of solely decorative art and into products that serve functional roles. The core idea of her work rests in the artful manipulation of clay -she is able to arrange the material in both traditional and abstract ways. The vessels she creates are defined by these aesthetic values, giving the work meaning that in turn brings about conversation.
Sarah Rangel she/her
Cheyenne Amaya’s work consists of paintings, ceramic, and multimedia sculpture that explores the psyche and mental health through the combination of animal and abstract forms. She received her BFA from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is a recipient of the James C. Elmore II Memorial Art Scholarship by the Visual Arts Committee at the San Antonio College. She currently works as a gallery assistant at the Contemporary at Blue Star.