About — jclayton

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ABOUT:
JAC is a versatile creative professional with a passion for bringing ideas to life. As a producer, project manager, spatial designer, systems thinker, and creative catalyst, Jac thrives on guiding projects from conception to execution while diving into the intricate details every step of the way.

In the realm of production, Jac’s expertise spans across events, film, fashion, and fine art. They excel in project managment for a diverse range of endeavors, including large-scale art projects, sustainable design initiatives, building projects, and collaborative storytelling ventures.

As a spatial designer, Jac specializes in exhibition design, curation, and experiential design, with a keen focus on real-world interaction. Their skills extend to systems design, where they craft networks and stategies geared towards collaborative design approaches.

Research and strategy are integral components of Jac’s process, with a foundation in participatory action research and ethnographic principles. They believe in the power of forming trusting, personal connections when working with people, understanding that true equalateral collaboration extends beyond methodologies.

Jac’s personal work is driven by themes of envirnmentalism, education, access, and interaction, with a focus in creating sustainable hope through design and artmaking. Jac loves to work with other artists, designers, curators and activists. With a holisitic approach and a passion for innovation, Jac brings a unique perspective and drive to every project they undertake.

EDUCATION:
Jac is on a BA/BFA track at The New School in the Integrated Design program at Parsons School of Design and the Urban Studies program at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. Their studies have focused on collaborative and strategic design, ethnographic and participatory action research developing community based projects, systems, spaces, and artistic interventions in the areas of environmentalism, art, public space, community building, and education. Their goal is to create opportunities for fostering meaningful dialogue that grows intentionally into ground up solution making.

If you are interested in collaborating please reach out to jacclaytonn@gmail.com.

Awards:
2024, New York Independent Art Film Festival
2023, Aronson Fellowship Program
2023, East Village Queer Film Festival
2023, Tishman Environmental Merit Scholarship