A Life Carved in Wood: The Art of John Jordan John Jordan, born in Cane Ridge, Tennessee, and later residing in Nashville, was a self-taught woodturner whose career blossomed into an internationally recognized artistic practice spanning over three decades. Though he passed away in 2023, his legacy continues to inspire through the enduring beauty and tactile complexity of his carved wooden vessels. Jordan’s journey wasn't one of formal training but rather a deeply personal exploration of material, form, and texture—a testament to the power of intuitive creativity. He began working with wood i…