Jeremy Bert

Teaches at UrbanGlass

Jeremy Bert is an artist who grew up in Montana. Early on, Jeremy developed an interest in ceramics. He earned a BFA from Alfred University NY State School of Art and Design in 1994. Bert studied clay with Val Cushing, neon with Fred Tschida, and worked as a kiln fabricator with Freddie Fredrickson. In 1995 Jeremy moved to Seattle, WA where he has worked for the last 18 years as a licensed sign electrician, certified welder, crane operator, light projects designer. Bert has in recent years taught 3 neon workshops at Pilchuck Glass School focusing on making neon tubes. Jeremy has exhibited his work at MONA The Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles CA, Jenkins Johnson Gallery San Francisco, CA & New York NY, Traver Gallery Seattle, WA and The Museum of Glass Tacoma, WA.Jeremy’s mixed media sculpture represents a strong commitment to re-usage. By re-appropriating the refuse of the sign industry Bert reclaims commercial waste and transforms it into something enriching for the community.Jeremy and his wife, Jen Elek, maintain a studio at their home in south Seattle where they work with neon, metal, and ceramics.