Biography

Jeremy Bert and Jennifer Elek met as undergraduates at Alfred University in 1990. At Alfred they developed individul interests in specific mediums. Jennifer studied glassblowing, metal sculpture and painting while Jeremy focused on ceramics and neon. After graduating in 1994 they moved to Seattle, Washington.

Jeremy exhibits his neon art at The McCloud Residence and works as the installation specialist at Western Neon.

Jennifer is a glass artist creating her own designs as well as assisting the maestro Lino Tagliapietra.

Jennifer and Jeremy have developed a line of ceramics designed to bring function and handmade quality to people for a reasonable price. Today they maintain a studio at their home in south Seattle.

About JBJE Ceramics

All JBJE Ceramics are made with a stone- ware body fired to cone 5. A master of each design is hand thrown on a potter’s wheel by Jeremy. Then a mold is taken of the object. We then use a slip casting process to make duplicates of each piece creating uniformity. JBJE ceramics are colored using an under glaze. Objects are bisque fired then fired a second time with a clear glaze coat. All pieces are food and dishwasher safe.