The multidimensional, abstract paintings, sculptures, and installations of artist Jordan Eagles have caught the imagination of viewers and critics alike. His invented preservation technique, combining blood, plexiglass, UV resin, and other materials, permanently retains the organic material’s natural colors, patterns, and textures.

Eagles speaks with MOCRA Director Terrence Dempsey, SJ, about his unusual artistic media and his works’ rich symbolic associations. They also discuss Eagles’ continuing growth as an artist, including Blood Mirror, a work created to raise awareness about the FDA’s ban on the donation of blood by men who have sex with men.

Jordan Eagles' work was featured in the 2013 MOCRA exhibition BLOOD / SPIRIT.

Visit the MOCRA Voices website to learn more about Jordan Eagles and to explore our other episodes.

 

Recording Engineer and Editor: Mike Schrand Host: Linda Kennedy Theme and Incidental Music: Stephen James Neale Producer: David Brinker

Original release date: 8/30/2016

This episode was made possible with financial support from the Regional Arts Commission.