Jeri Ledbetter is inspired and compelled both by nature’s oddities and man-made structures. She is enthralled with the contrast of, and interplay between, industry and nature. Ledbetter lets her paint and pencil decide the course of her piece; she does not want the involuntary and free hand to be controlled by a plan and scheme. Through her work she embraces the accidental, the surprises.

Jeri Ledbetter skillfully explores the delicate balance between immediacy and intention, continuously finding, connecting, building, and scraping through her unique artistic processes. Her work captivates us with the allure and seduction of the line, resonating deeply with our hearts and minds. --Mark Faraday, ArtSlant/Santa Fe

Her art is described as a seamless blend of spareness and elegance. --Frederick Koeppel, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis

Corporate Collections:
- Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects, Memphis
- Embassy Suites, Memphis
- Gardner Construction, Memphis
- Holiday Inn, Corpus Christi, TX
- Perkins Restaurant Corporate Offices, Memphis
- Plough, Inc., Memphis
- ScheringPlough, Bernardsville, NJ
- Taylor Haliburton Ledbetter & Caldwell, Memphis
- Trustcorp of America, Memphis
- Cochran Law Firm, Memphis
- Commercial Bank & Trust, Memphis
- The Westin New York at Times Square, New York, NY

Artist Statement:

Living by the Mississippi River, Jeri finds inspiration in the compelling oddities of nature. Man-made structures like fences, barges, and cobblestones struggle for survival against water, wind, vines, and time. The contrast and interplay between industry and nature fascinate her as an artist. She seeks out accidental surprises, often working from low to high or bottom up, allowing natural elements to influence her creations.

Rather than painting realistic landscapes or figures, Jeri uses paint and pencil—tools derived from nature but crafted by industry—to shape her surfaces. Much like wind and water erode man-made structures, she lets her free hand be guided by the unexpected, embracing involuntary lines and strokes. Her process is akin to digging for clams on the seashore; when she hears the rattle of the shells, she smiles. --Jeri Ledbetter