Born in: New York City
Lives in: San Francisco Bay Area
Media: Sculpture, Ceramics
Describe your work in 3 words: Textured, Intricate, Thoughtful
See More Work: www.panchojimenez.com

"I explore the elusiveness of dreams and memory joining together molded forms in unlikely combinations. I Transform kitsch elements into complex pieces with a rich and relevant focus."
What themes does your work involve?
The themes of dreams, memory and experiences and how we recall those in our mind's eye.Describe your creative process.
I have been making artwork for twenty years. I usually work in series. Sometimes on a single series or back-and-forth between one or more series. I begin a work with a specific concept in mind and/or allow the work to guide me. As I am working on one piece, an idea for the next piece inevitably emerges. Typically, when I complete a work, I put it aside for a number of days and then return to it and refine it. I find the time away from the piece allows me to see the work with “fresh eyes”.What influences your work? What inspires you? Why do you make art?
I am inspired by pre-Columbian art, other artists, themes and/or issues that are relevant to our times and culture and that engage my imagination. I make art because it fulfills me; I feel incomplete when I am not creating art. It’s also fun, rewarding and a challenge.What is good art? What makes a piece of art great?
A great piece of art bridges concept and form. It successfully communicates an idea, a point of view or elicits emotions via a compelling object, installation or performance.What is the role of the artist today?
In my opinion, the role of the artist today is the same as it has been for centuries: to reflect culture, to hold up a mirror to us and reveal something about ourselves and the human condition.This page was published by Circle Foundation for the Arts © CFA Press ∙ Images are courtesy of the artist