Parker, CO
(b. Kansas, 1956)

Brenda Jones is a contemporary sculptor based in Parker, CO. Growing up in 1960s rural Kansas, her sculptural work pays homage to the gender roles imbedded in that time period and rural American place. “I tell stories in my work and invite you to interpret them on various levels as you take the visual journey,” she says.

Brenda’s functional hand-built ceramics transform everyday moments into joyful rituals. Each mug features playful animals, hidden words, and quiet humor, making it as delightful to look at as it is to use. Crafted with warmth, texture, and personality, these whimsical pieces are designed to spark smiles and reflection with every use.

Jones’ work has been exhibited across the U.S., earning Best  of Show awards and scholarships to institutions like the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Anderson Ranch. She’s traveled to Argentina and Japan on Fulbright studies and was a resident at Red Lodge Clay Center in Montana. She is represented by Strecker-Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, KS, and 45º in Colorado Springs, CO.