Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss!
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with groundbreaking, Australian artist Jordan Benson. Jordan's work offers a modern twist on our traditional craft, drawing inspiration from the gritty, raw aesthetic of street art. His pieces capture the beauty found in urban life, transforming everyday scenes into stunning visual narratives. But Jordan's creativity doesn't stop there. His practice extends to kiln forming, etching, glass painting and beyond, showcasing his dedication to exploring and mastering various mediums. From his vivid oil painted canvases to his innovative stained glass, Jordan's work reflects a commitment to making art a part of our everyday experience.

My favorite thing about Jordan is his passion and excitement for glass. It’s really infectious. Keep listening and you’ll see what I mean.

Join me as I crack it all wide open!

To see more of Jordan’s work, his instagram is @jordanb_art and mine is @@runaglassworks Jordan designed the Cracked graphic we spoke about and I made some stickers as well as a limited run of tshirts. The Patreon members had the first Crack (see what I did there) at the tshirts before the rest of the listeners, but I’ll also be doing a drawing for one of them on Sept. 29th, 2024.

Check them out on my website to purchase and here’s a direct link here:
JORDAN X CRACKED TSHIRT + STICKERS:
runaglassworks.com/shop

Honorable mentions from this ep:
Jordan's glass paint website:
@glass_paint_aus
Favorite artists:
Franz Hals - Dutch painter
frans-hals.org
Harry Clark -illustrations
wikipedia.org
Egan Sheil
wikipedia.org
Peter Chung - Aeon Flux
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Judith Schaechter
judithschaechter.com
Judith's ep of Cracked:
runaglassworks.com