Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Troice
Hi Jennifer, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve been creative for as long as I can remember. I actually began in music—I studied piano and harp before eventually finding my way into visual arts, which is what led me to sculpture.
I was born in Texas and raised between the U.S. and Mexico City, and that dual perspective continues to shape how I see the world. I later studied visual arts in both Mexico City and Boston, and also earned a degree in Psychology—something that still deeply informs my work today, especially in how I approach emotion, memory, and human connection.
A defining moment in my life was surviving a kidnapping at seventeen. It was a deeply difficult experience that stayed with me for a long time. My first body of work confronted it more directly, as a way of processing and making sense of what had happened. Over time, I felt drawn to move beyond that narrative and began exploring themes of connection, healing, and joy through a more symbolic and open visual language.
Today, I primarily work in bronze, creating minimal, abstract forms—hands, human silhouettes, and animals—that invite emotional interpretation. My work ranges from intimate pieces to large-scale public installations, and often lives in spaces where people gather, reflect, or heal. I create sculptures that don’t tell people what to feel—but instead hold space for whatever they’re carrying.
I’m also the founder of Hope Foundry, an initiative rooted in the belief that art can be a vehicle for healing and human connection. Through it, collectors purchase pieces that are then donated to individuals or organizations supporting mental health, and a portion of the proceeds helps fund those efforts. It allows the work to move beyond the studio and into real, human impact—creating a tangible connection between the giver, the receiver, and the artwork itself.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been smooth, especially at the beginning. When I was young and trying to process something as traumatic as I experienced, building the courage to express it—literally—through art was difficult. But that raw honesty helped me heal, and it gave me the strength to move into the next phase. As I grew, I began to explore themes of connection, joy, and healing in a more meditative way. Sculpting became that space—a moment where time passes and I’m fully present.
Once I built a clientele and began understanding the full process—working with foundries, exhibiting, and making a living from it—I entered a new phase: building my family. Time became scarce, and when I moved to a new country, I had to rebuild everything from scratch—while balancing life’s demands. It wasn’t easy, but seeing myself overcome those challenges—building a new brand, connecting with clients, and continuing to grow—has been deeply gratifying. It’s still a journey, but one I’m fully committed to.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a sculptor working primarily in bronze, creating minimal, abstract forms—hands, human silhouettes, and animals. My work ranges from small, intimate pieces to large-scale public installations, often designed for spaces where people gather, reflect, or connect.
I’m known for a style that simplifies the human form while still holding a strong emotional presence. Rather than focusing on detail or realism, I’m interested in creating pieces that feel open—forms that invite people to project their own experiences and emotions onto them.
At its core, my work is about connection—between people, between moments, and sometimes between complete strangers. I think that’s what sets it apart. The pieces don’t tell a specific story; they create space for many.
I’m especially proud of how my work has evolved beyond the studio through Hope Foundry. It’s allowed the sculptures to become part of something larger—where a piece can carry meaning not just for the person who owns it, but also for the person who receives it. That extension of the work into real human impact is something that feels deeply aligned with why I started creating in the first place.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I think luck plays a role, but not in the way people usually think.
There are moments that feel like timing—meeting the right people, being invited into the right spaces, or having opportunities appear unexpectedly. But those moments only matter if you’ve been doing the work consistently and are ready to meet them.
At the same time, some of what could be seen as “bad luck” has shaped me just as much, if not more. Difficult experiences pushed me inward, and that process became a big part of how I developed my voice as an artist. It also led me to create Hope Foundry, which gives that experience a sense of purpose beyond myself.
So I see it less as luck and more as a combination of timing, resilience, and showing up—again and again—even when the path isn’t clear. Over time, that’s what creates momentum.
Pricing:
- small pieces range from $130-1,000
- medium pieces range from 1,000-3,000
- custom design fee is $1,500 which is then applied towards the actual bronze sculpture if decided to move forward with the creation
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jennifertroice.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertroice
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifertroice/
- Other: https://www.hope-foundry.com
Image Credits
Eduardo Cisneros
Karen Ulibarri
