Jed Gjerek is Croatian born artist based in Ireland.

Started as potter in traditional pottery of north-west Croatia he is traditional pottery of north-west Croatia expert awarded by the Ministry of Culture of Croatia with numbers of displaying, workshops, lectures, research work and publication behind.

Jed holds MA in Creative practice and BA (hons) in Contemporary art from the School of Design and Creative Arts, ATU Galway, Ireland. Currently, Jed is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Galway. 

As tutor in ceramic and pottery field he is author of master classes, educational programs, workshops, courses, lectures, trainings and demonstrations for all age groups, educational levels and special students needs. 

Visual Artist Ireland member since 2023.

Artaxis, World Independent Network of Contemporary Sculptors and Ceramists since 2020.

Clay Galway member since 2019.

Ceramics Ireland’s member since 2018.

The Croatian Association of ceramists Kerameikon member since 2005.