Jerome B. Meadows is an internationally recognized sculptor, public artist, and public space designer whose career spans more than three decades of creating meaningful places through art. Working from his historic Ice House studio in Savannah, Georgia, Meadows has built a distinguished practice centered on the belief that public art should not merely occupy space—it should transform it.
Originally from New York City, Meadows earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Maryland, receiving full scholarships at both institutions. Since becoming a full-time independent artist in 1992, he has developed a nationally recognized body of work that combines sculpture, landscape, architecture, and cultural history into cohesive public environments.
His projects are located throughout the United States and are known for their thoughtful integration of artistic vision, historical research, and landscape design. As both artist and lead designer, Meadows oversees every stage of the creative process—from concept development and site planning to the design and fabrication of sculptural elements—ensuring that each commission responds authentically to its community and setting.
Among his most celebrated works is the Ed Johnson Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a landmark public memorial recognized nationally for its powerful storytelling and design excellence. The project was featured in The New York Times and received the Award of Excellence from the Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. His sculptural contributions to the African Burying Ground Memorial in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, were supported by a National Endowment for the Arts Art Works Grant, recognizing "the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence."
Meadows has also earned recognition for his innovative approach to curatorial practice. In 2009, he conceived and created Reframing A Perceptual Paradigm (RAPP) at the Telfair Museums in Savannah, serving simultaneously as artist and curator. The groundbreaking multi-gallery exhibition brought together more than 130 works from the museum's permanent collection alongside his own original artwork, challenging conventional perceptions of art, history, and museum experience.
His commitment to education and cultural exchange has included teaching appointments and artist residencies at the University of Maryland, Howard University, the College of Charleston, and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Internationally, he was awarded a year-long Fulbright Lectureship at the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan, and later participated in a Fulbright-Hays study tour exploring the country's traditional arts and craft practices. Additional residencies include the Dora Maar House in Ménerbes, Provence, France.
Most recently, Meadows was commissioned to create Savannah's newest iconic square, further cementing his legacy as an artist whose work shapes not only landscapes but also the cultural identity of the communities they serve.
Through every commission, Jerome B. Meadows seeks to create enduring places that invite reflection, foster dialogue, and connect people to the histories embedded within the landscapes they share.
