Jed Gjerek is an Independent Artist-Researcher with three decades of work at the intersection of art and community transformation.
For 30 years, I’ve been investigating how art — particularly public art and art engagement — can create meaningful social change and foster inclusion across diverse communities. My practice spans from traditional craft research in northwest Croatia to cutting-edge interactive installations that use real-time technology as a new language of inclusion.
Currently, I’m expanding my research methodology through doctoral studies in Sociology, deepening my understanding of how artists employ interactive technologies to communicate inclusion of all entities. This academic exploration enhances rather than replaces my established practice, providing new analytical frameworks for work I’ve been developing throughout my career.
My unique approach combines:
* Three decades of hands-on artistic practice and community engagement.
* Rigorous research methodology bridging art practice and social science.
* Expertise in art, craft, and interactive technologies as tools for community inclusion.
* Cross-cultural perspective from work stretch across Europe.
I collaborate with cultural institutions, communities, and organizations seeking to understand and implement art-based approaches to social inclusion. My research provides both theoretical insight and practical strategies for how art can transform public spaces into more inclusive environments.
Available for: Independent research projects, cultural consulting, artist residencies, and collaborative research partnerships exploring art’s potential for community transformation.