Resident Artist
Kenneth Jordan Burkey
Kenneth Jordan Burkey brings a research-heavy approach to his residency at The Atelier, treating his artistic practice as a form of cultural exploration. Drawing on a family legacy of storytelling—including an uncle whose work contributed to Disney classics like Cinderella and Bambi—Kenneth explores the power of images to carry history and emotion across generations.
By moving his practice to The Atelier, Kenneth seeks a focused environment to move beyond individual paintings and construct larger, cohesive narratives.
Artistic Process:
Jaime utilizes a repetitive ritual of applying and scraping paint to find a gestural roughness, while keeping his skills sharp through en plein air studies and digital visual development.
Conceptual Theme:
His work investigates the relationship between the self and the other, often letting crude, unruly marks develop naturally into “tamed” figurative pieces.
Current Focus:
He is currently developing “Groundwork,” a body of work established over years of artistic development that features introspective and reflective storytelling.
Interested in one of our Resident Artist Studios?
We have a just a few resident studios available. To ensure your application is processed efficiently, please condense all of the above requirements into a single PDF document.
Application Requirements
Your single PDF should include the following in order:
CV / Resume: Exhibition history, education, awards, and professional experience.
Artist Statement: A summary (250–500 words) of your current practice, themes, and medium.
Work Samples: 5–10 high-quality images of recent work including titles, dimensions, medium, and year.
Creative Visioning / 5-Year Goals Statement: An outline of your professional trajectory, upcoming milestones, and how a residency at The Atelier supports your long-term roadmap.
File Size Limit: 50 MB
Naming Convention:
LastName_FirstName_Atelier_Application.pdf
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or need help with your residency application, please feel free to reach out. You can call or text us at 279-246-8550, or email Jenna Harris directly at jenna@theateliersac.com.