Come celebrate Elliott’s 70th birthday with this retrospective of his work. Using skills and experiences developed over many years as a professional portrait artist and teacher, Jordan displays his talents in charcoal, pastels, acrylics and oils.
Come celebrate Elliott's 70th birthday with this retrospective of his work. You may remember his past all-portraits exhibit and the show he curated, "Blacks on Horseback".
Elliott Jordan brings an intimate look at acquaintances, friends and students he's known in his recent past. Using skills and experiences developed over many years as a professional portrait artist and teacher, Jordan displays his talents in charcoal, pastels, acrylics and oils. His love for travel and diversity in people is coupled with a strong interest in art history and technique. Though tending toward realism, and strongly influenced by expressionism, his core interest is unique character and common humanity.
Elliott Jordan grew up in Versailles, KY. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Art from Murray State University and a Master’s degree in Art Education from the University of Kentucky. Jordan worked for Cincinnati Public Schools for 25 years as an art teacher. He is the owner of Elliott Jordan Studio Gallery in Pleasant Ridge where he has been for over 23 years. He primarily works in a traditional style as well as using mixed media with a more liberal approach to composition and color. Jordan’s subject matter includes children, black legends, family, and celebrities. He has traveled to and imported art from Ghana West Africa. Jordan enjoys traveling and is now located part-time in the Dominican Republic.
Free Admission
Phone: 513-272-3700
2019/03/30 - 2019/04/14
Additional time info:
The Opening Reception is on Sunday, March 31 from 1 to 4pm.
The Barn (Woman's Art Club Cultural Center)
6980 Cambridge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Parking is available in the West gravel lot and in the courtyard at the front of the building. The facility can accommodate up to 40 cars on-site; parking on the street is also available.