JT Burke

Jeffrey Thomas Burke, born in 1957, is a versatile artist known for his unique approach to art. He earned a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1981 and an (hon)MS from the Brooks Institute of Photography in 1999. With a background in commercial photography, cinematography, and graphic design, Burke embraced digital technology as part of his artistic journey.

In 2006, Jeffrey and his wife, artist Lorraine Triolo, transitioned from their commercial careers to re-open BurkeTriolo Studio, where they focus on creating personal art. Burke's current body of work is a captivating exploration of Paradise as a beautiful yet elusive concept, intertwined with humanity's quest for purpose in the cosmos. What sets his art apart is his unique use of collected jewelry as a primary medium.

J.T. Burke resides and creates in South Pasadena, California. His art reflects his fascination with the tangible beauty of costume jewelry and brass figurines, which he uses to construct intricate compositions. These compositions convey intangible human desires, myths, and philosophical ideas, resulting in ornate and compelling artwork that tells stories of life's forces transcending the bounds of reality.

Burke's art delves into the human obsession with Paradise, offering a visual language for concepts of beauty, the afterlife, and humanity's role in the universe. Through his use of collected jewelry, he symbolizes man-made beauty, echoing the idea that Paradise itself is the ultimate portrayal of human aspiration.