Painter Jerry Jordan is widely known for his depictions of Northern New Mexico, particularly around his home of Taos. Jordan has been a fixture in Taos for decades, and has the historical knowledge of the city and its people to prove it. And yet, Jordan is not from New Mexico, but from Lubbock, Texas, not far over the New Mexico border.
A Place Without Time, 2021, oil, 60 x 72 in.
Lubbock will honor Jordan on October 9 with a formal ceremony, during which the artist will be inducted into the West Texas Walk of Fame. Jordan will join a distinguished group of artists who hail from West Texas, including musicians Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings and Roy Orbison, and sculptor Glenna Goodacre.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized in this way by my hometown,” Jordan says. “Lubbock has always been the foundation of my journey—its people and culture have shaped who I am. To be included among so many artists and leaders that I admire is truly overwhelming.”
Jerry Jordan at his studio in Taos, New Mexico.
Born in Lubbock in 1944, Jordan spent much of his time growing up in nearby towns such as Brownfield and Meadow, both short drives southwest of Lubbock. The artist has many roots in West Texas, and it’s where he initially had the spark to be an artist. A later trip to Taos, and then a return trip not long after he and his wife Marilyn were married, solidified his love for New Mexico and its rich cultures and people. But even as Taos became home, Jordan and his family frequently returned to West Texas to visit and live.
Inclusion in the Walk of Fame is Lubbock’s highest cultural honor. For more information about the October 9 event or the Walk of Fame site, visit www.civiclubbock.org/walk-of-fame. —
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