Margaret Jacobs (artist) explained

Margaret E. Jacobs is a Native American artist and member of the Akwesasne Mohawk tribe, known for her steel sculptures, powdercoated jewelry, and drawings.[1] She draws inspiration from her culture and upbringing.[2] She values natural and synthetic objects and is inspired by buildings in the United States; they are a reminder of Mohawk ironworkers who left their tribes and communities to help build structures.[3] Most of Jacobs' work has been based on the history of the Mohawks, her cultural heritage, and stories.[4]

Early life and education

Margaret E. Jacobs was born into the Akwesasne Mohawk tribe on September 10, 1986, in Ogdensburg, New York. Her family was "hands on" and she began to make things at an early age.[5] She attended the Ogdensburg Free Academy, from which she graduated in 2004. She then attended Dartmouth College, where she received her bachelor's degree in Visual Arts and received the school's Perspectives design award.[6] [7] Jacobs is inspired by the artist Sandy Skoglund.

Artworks

Steel Medicine

Steel Medicine was an exhibition of steel sculptures on display from June 8, 2019, to April 26, 2020, in the Boise Art Museum, in Boise Idaho.[8] Jacobs mentions it speaks on adaptation and cultural identity.[8]

Old Growth Series 2019

In 2019 Jacobs had designed the Old Growth series. It references medicinal plants and Mohawk tools. These sculptures contain elements from traditional Mohawk stories.

Shedding Armor

A steel sculpture resembling a turtle shell. Jacobs' use of base metals to prevent chips and scratches and the use of powder coating to provide raw natural colors to the shell.[4]

Exhibitions

Solo exhibitions

Group exhibitions

Honors and awards

Publications

Jacobs' artwork is included in multiple outlets including Society of North American Goldsmiths's Jewelry and Metals Survey and Rare Luxury Living.[28] [29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 Native American Artists Whose Work Redefines What It Means to Be American. Mic. 3 November 2015. en. 2020-03-03. 2020-09-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921130335/https://www.mic.com/articles/127677/11-native-american-artists-whose-work-redefines-what-it-means-to-be-american. live.
  2. Web site: Innovate Grant – Support for Artists and Photographers. Jacobs. Margaret. July 7, 2019. Innovate Grant. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808004143/https://innovateartistgrants.org/interview-margaret-jacobs-power-strength-beauty. August 8, 2020. live.
  3. Web site: Intuition and intent: Jeweler Margaret Jacobs. McLister. Iris. Santa Fe New Mexican. 11 August 2017. en. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170650/https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/art/intuition-and-intent-jeweler-margaret-jacobs/article_758f387e-b167-595f-85fc-477d3b2c4f58.html. live.
  4. Web site: Intuition and intent: Jeweler Margaret Jacobs. McLister. Iris. Santa Fe New Mexican. 11 August 2017. en. 2020-03-12. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170650/https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/art/intuition-and-intent-jeweler-margaret-jacobs/article_758f387e-b167-595f-85fc-477d3b2c4f58.html. live.
  5. Web site: Innovate Grant. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808004143/https://innovateartistgrants.org/interview-margaret-jacobs-power-strength-beauty. 2020-08-08. live.
  6. Web site: Ogdensburg native Margaret Jacobs lauded by New England art officials 6/18/2018 United South & Eastern Tribes. Brandy Venuti. en-US. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170652/https://www.usetinc.org/news/ogdensburg-native-margaret-jacobs-lauded-by-new-england-art-officials-6-18-2018/. live.
  7. Web site: Material Inspiration: Three Questions for Margaret Jacobs '08 Dartmouth Alumni. alumni.dartmouth.edu. en. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170734/https://alumni.dartmouth.edu/content/material-inspiration-three-questions-margaret-jacobs-08. live.
  8. Web site: Margaret Jacobs: Steel Medicine. Boise Art Museum. 2020-03-12. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170846/http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/exhibition/margaret-jacobs-steel-medicine/. live.
  9. Web site: Margaret Jacobs: Kinship Burlington City Arts . 2024-06-06 . www.burlingtoncityarts.org . 2024-05-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240515082927/https://www.burlingtoncityarts.org/event/margaret-jacobs-kinship . live .
  10. Web site: Galleries - past exhibits: 2015. Studio Place Arts. en. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170652/https://www.studioplacearts.com/galleries---past-exhibits-2015.html. live.
  11. Web site: Valley News. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170651/https://www.vnews.com/Art-Notes-After-Tropical-Storm-Irene-Brenda-Garand-Uses-White-River-Clay-in-Her-Work-5458506. 2020-03-03. live.
  12. Web site: Artist Margaret Jacobs shows her metal at Remington Museum in Ogdensburg. Moe. Todd. Ogdensburg. in. NCPR. 2020-03-03. NY. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170649/https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/36632/20180718/artist-margaret-jacobs-shows-her-metal-at-remington-museum-in-ogdensburg. live.
  13. Web site: Margaret Jacobs: Steel Medicine. Boise Art Museum. 2020-03-04. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170846/http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/exhibition/margaret-jacobs-steel-medicine/. live.
  14. Web site: exhibitions — NHAA News. New Hampshire Art Association. en-US. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170648/https://www.nhartassociation.org/nhaa-news/tag/exhibitions. live.
  15. Web site: margaret jacobs. margaret jacobs. en-US. 2020-03-03. 2020-02-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218211324/https://www.margaretjacobs.com/. live.
  16. Web site: Margaret Jacobs. Enfield. NH 03748. CreativeGround. en. 2020-03-03. 2024-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606020758/https://www.creativeground.org/profile/margaret-jacobs#section-accomplishments. live.
  17. Web site: Sculpturefest 2016 Woodstock, Vermont's Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. www.sculpturefest.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170654/https://www.sculpturefest.org/pages/2016_artists/index.html. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. live.
  18. Web site: The Eiteljorg Museum 2017 Annual Report. Issuu. 11 May 2018. en. 2020-03-03. 2020-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812064818/https://issuu.com/eiteljorgmuseum/docs/2017_eiteljorg_annual_report_--_hig. live.
  19. Web site: Contemporary and Traditional Indigenous Artworks From Across the Americas Will Be Featured at the 2018 Native Art Market. Smithsonian Institution. en. 2020-03-03. 2020-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303170652/https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/contemporary-and-traditional-indigenous-artworks-across-americas-will-be-featured. live.
  20. Web site: 2024-01-31 . Congratulations to our 2024 Fellows! . 2024-06-06 . New York State Rural & Traditional Arts Fellowship . en . 2024-05-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240518133610/https://rtaf-ny.org/apply/ . live .
  21. Web site: Margaret Jacobs - About - Independent Curators International . 2024-06-06 . curatorsintl.org . en . 2023-12-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211100013/https://curatorsintl.org/about/collaborators/22854-margaret-jacobs . live .
  22. Web site: UCROSS ANNOUNCES FALL 2023 ARTISTS . 2024-06-06 . UCROSS . en . 2024-06-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240606020757/https://www.ucrossfoundation.org/press-room/ucross-announces-fall-2023-artists . live .
  23. Web site: New England Artists Receive Rebecca Blunk Fund Awards NEFA. www.nefa.org. 11 June 2018. 2020-03-12. 2020-12-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202115829/https://www.nefa.org/news/new-england-artists-receive-rebecca-blunk-fund-awards. live.
  24. News: Welcoming the 2019 Artist Fellows. First Peoples Fund. 30 January 2019. en-US. 2020-03-12. 2021-03-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20210324095758/https://www.firstpeoplesfund.org/news/2019/1/28/welcoming-the-2019-artist-fellows. live.
  25. Web site: Grant Programs NEFA. www.nefa.org. 2020-03-03. 2019-12-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20191226032643/https://www.nefa.org/grants/grant-programs. live.
  26. Web site: Innovate. "Innovate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807234945/https://innovateartistgrants.org/margaret-jacobs. 2020-08-07. 2020-05-18. live.
  27. Web site: 26 November 2014 . The Harpo Foundation Margaret JacobsNative American Residency Fellow . 2020-03-03 . en-US . 2020-03-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200303174711/http://www.harpofoundation.org/margaret-jacobs/ . live .
  28. Web site: Rare Luxury Living Magazine November 2018 Issue. Issuu. 14 November 2018. en. 2020-03-03. 2024-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606020814/https://issuu.com/rareluxuryliving/docs/11_18luxurynovdraft11-13-18/70. live.
  29. Web site: Jewelry & Metals Survey. Society of North American Goldsmiths. en-US. 2020-03-03. 2024-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606020804/https://snagmetalsmith.org/resources/opportunities/. live.

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