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Jared Ellis

Jared Ellis is a sculptor based in Salt Lake City, Utah, whose work incorporates wood and steel to reflect his Pacific Northwest upbringing and his early influences. Born and raised in a small lumber mill town in British Columbia, Canada, Jared developed a deep connection to his materials, shaped by the tools and skills he learned from his father, an educator and builder.

Jared earned his BFA from the University of Victoria and furthered his studies in sculpture through a post-graduate program at Brigham Young University in Utah. In 2006, he traveled to New Zealand to study carving under contemporary Maori artists Rangi Kipa and James Te Kuiti Stewart. His passion for education and craft led him to the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, where he has served as both a student and the wood and metal shop coordinator.

Jared’s work is a direct extension of his identity, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches to create pieces that are both personal and deeply rooted in his heritage and experiences. He currently resides in Salt Lake City and works in Orem, Utah.

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