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Jade's Residency At the Chrysler Museum

Raising funds to pursue the next step in my career. Your support makes it possible! Xo Jade

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Jade's Residency At the Chrysler Museum

Jade's Residency At the Chrysler Museum

Jade's Residency At the Chrysler Museum

Jade's Residency At the Chrysler Museum

Jade's Residency At the Chrysler Museum

Raising funds to pursue the next step in my career. Your support makes it possible! Xo Jade

Raising funds to pursue the next step in my career. Your support makes it possible! Xo Jade

Raising funds to pursue the next step in my career. Your support makes it possible! Xo Jade

Raising funds to pursue the next step in my career. Your support makes it possible! Xo Jade

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Toronto, Canada
$1,050 CAD 10 backers
19% of $5,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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The Jist

My name is Jade Usackas and I am in love with craft.
I have been working with glass for the past 8 years creating work that deals with human connection, sexuality, the comfort of beauty and the difficulty of living in our own skins. I strive to make work that engages the viewer and forges connections. I use glass as a tool for narrative and discussion in hopes of exploring difficult subject matter.
This January I have been invited to take part in the Studio Assistantship Program at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia  and I need your help to get there.

What I need & What You Get

Due to the nature of this residency I will be unable to work legally for the 6 months I will be stateside. This means I will need funds to cover not only materials but also living costs. There are many variables in this situation that I wont be able to nail down and until the time actually comes but in the interest of transparency I'd like to share with you the budgets I've laid out for both.

Living and Travel Expenses

EXPENSE #MONTHS/TIMES COST TOTAL
rent there 6 600 3600
flight 2 550 1100
luggage 1 200 200
airport taxi 2 100 200
transit 6 130 780
food 6 200 1200
phone 6 100 600
sundries 6 100 600
utilities 6 75 450

Materials and Supplies

Vinyl 20
Buttercut
147
photoresist 293
dremel bits 200
brush wheel 195
abrasive belts 157
cold working grit 50
glass colour 600
TOTAL ESTIMATED NEED: 10 392

At this time I estimate that I will be able to contribute 5000$ of my own money which is a good start but not enough.

What I would like to offer you in return for your support is a discount on current work I have in stock and the opportunity to pre-order work, at a reduced rate, that I will be completing during my time at the Museum. 

The Impact - Why this is Crucial.

Opportunities for emerging artists working with glass are incredibly limited especially if your financial position doesn’t allow for renting studio time at full price. Having been out of school for a number of years without access to studio space has given me ample time to research and design a number of exciting projects however, the expense of working with glass has limited my ability to realize the these concepts. In order for me to continue to advance my career I need to produce a new body of work and I need to do it now. As time goes by, the work I have documented is eligible for fewer and fewer opportunities. Having a current body of work will allow me to participate in exhibitions, secure funding for future projects and most importantly, it will greatly impact the likelihood of being accepted to a Masters program. In order to fully realize my designs I need time to refine the processes involved. This means the exploration of multiple techniques and processes, some entirely new, others that I am well versed in but could use some refinement. I have been offered an incredible opportunity to work in a world class museum with a highly accredited team.  This will afford me the time and facilities to experiment and grow artistically.


The New and Exciting Stuff

While at the museum I will be working on a new series titled Human Nature. This body of work will explore the rapidly evolving relationship between human sexuality and technology. With a particular interest in ‘sexting’ I’ve been collecting conversations of a sexual nature that anonymous individuals have shared with me via online submission. I then deconstruct the submissions to understand their contexts and the dynamics at work, which in turn informs the imagery for each piece. This body of work contrasts these new forms of sexual display with those of the animal kingdom, particularly displays of sexual dimorphism (distinct physical traits present in one gender). 

I feel this is an important idea to discuss and explore because it's something that effects a very real part of the human experience. My generation was the first to have technology present at the time of our sexual awakening and that relationship has had a ripple effect that impacts nearly everyone's life in some way.

By creating this work I hope to open a dialogue about an issue that, while present in most of our lives, can be difficult to discuss openly.


Other Ways You Can Help

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Surprise Charms!

$20 CAD
At this donor level you will receive a surprise,small brass charm from the Objects of My Affection series on a necklace or bracelet (please specify your preference). Makes a great stocking stuffer!
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
1 claimed
Ships to Canada

Small Gun Necklace

$35 CAD
Retail value - 45$
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
2 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Large Gun Necklace

$40 CAD
Regularly 60$. Check out this gun necklace in the gallery!
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
1 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Limited Edition Paperweight

$50 CAD
For this campaign only, I will be doing a limited run of paperweights, numbered and engraved with a personal thank you. Will most likely contain some foul language :).
Estimated Shipping
July 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Scissor Necklace

$60 CAD
With moving blades and everything! Retail value 80$
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
1 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

4 CLEAR Kilter&Keel Glasses

$75 CAD
At this level you will receive 4 clear Kilter&Keel glass. A value of 120$. To be shipped upon my return from the residency
Estimated Shipping
August 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Human Nature Vase

$500 CAD
During my time at the museum I will be mounting a solo exhibition of this new body of work. At this level you will receive one of this pieces. See gallery for design drawings.
Estimated Shipping
August 2016
1 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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