Jodi Luby is a contemporary ceramic artist based in New York City, known for her elegant, nature-inspired works that blend organic form with meticulous craftsmanship. Her pieces often feature etched motifs and sculptural silhouettes, reflecting her deep connection to the natural world.

Artistic Style & Influences

Luby’s work is characterized by its organic shapes and intricate surface treatments using the Mishima technique of carving and filling with underglaze. She draws inspiration from the natural world, incorporating elements such as trees, landscapes, and abstract forms into her ceramics, many based on her photographs. Her technique involves a combination of hand building and carving, resulting in pieces that are both visually striking and texturally rich.

Background

Jodi Luby began her career as a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. After graduating with a BFA in photography, she returned to native New York to launch Jodi Luby & Company, a graphic design firm specializing in branding, packaging and direct marketing. She has continuously reinforced her career through serious engagement in various fine arts including drawing, photography, printmaking and ceramics. As a world traveler, she is always searching for the visually extraordinary.

She has studied ceramics for over 30 years at a variety of schools and art centers including Parsons School of Art, Haystack, Berkshire Art Center (formerly I.S. 183), the Armory Art Center, DoClay NYC. She has participated in exhibitions at the Armory Art Center (awarded best in show for ceramics, student show 2019), the West Palm Beach Festival of the Arts, the Salisbury Family Services Clothesline Art Show & Sale, 2021, Salisbury Handmade Artisan Fair 2022-24. Her work in photography and printmaking continuously informs her ideas in ceramics.

Get in Touch

If you’re interested in learning more about her work or acquiring a piece, please reach out by email through the contact page or click here. Sold pieces can be custom ordered. While each piece is unique, very similar work can be replicated.