Creekside Arts is delighted to welcome back Jon Fischer, an interdisciplinary artist from San Francisco. He was a member of our first cohort last spring.

John’s roots lie in printmaking.   Born to Jewish refugees from Morocco and Eastern Europe, his work explores the concept of intertwined place and home.  His artistic practice focuses on the West Coast, using mediums such as screen printing, sound, video, and installation. Having lived and worked in San Francisco for two decades, his pieces directly tap into the local knowledge of the Bay Area, frequently employing mapping as a crucial element.  Recently, his interests have expanded to include related areas such as Humboldt Bay and the Middle East.

Fischer’s collaborative approach defines much of his recent work. For instance, his ongoing partnership with composer Danny Clay, Turntable Drawings, involves a growing collection of hand-molded records and has been presented alongside over twenty guest artists since 2006. Notably, this project has been featured in a public program at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

Currently, Fischer also serves as a professor of Marine Engineering at the CSU Maritime Academy in Vallejo. 

Click  here to see her work.