Margaret Jacobs (artist)

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Margaret E. Jacobs is a Native American artist and member of the Akwesasne Mohawk tribe, known for her sculptures, jewelry, and sketching. [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]

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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.[ citation needed ] 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. [2]

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. [2]

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. [24] [25]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Jacobs, Margaret (July 7, 2019). "Innovate Grant – Support for Artists and Photographers". Innovate Grant.
  3. ↑ McLister, Iris (11 August 2017). "Intuition and intent: Jeweler Margaret Jacobs". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  4. 1 2 3 McLister, Iris (11 August 2017). "Intuition and intent: Jeweler Margaret Jacobs". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  5. ↑ "Innovate Grant".
  6. ↑ Brandy Venuti. "Ogdensburg native Margaret Jacobs lauded by New England art officials 6/18/2018 | United South & Eastern Tribes" . Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  7. ↑ "Material Inspiration: Three Questions for Margaret Jacobs '08 | Dartmouth Alumni". alumni.dartmouth.edu. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  8. 1 2 "Margaret Jacobs: Steel Medicine". Boise Art Museum. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  9. ↑ "Galleries - past exhibits: 2015". Studio Place Arts. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  10. 1 2 "Valley News".
  11. ↑ Moe, Todd; Ogdensburg, in; NY. "Artist Margaret Jacobs shows her metal at Remington Museum in Ogdensburg". NCPR. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  12. ↑ "Margaret Jacobs: Steel Medicine". Boise Art Museum. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  13. ↑ "exhibitions — NHAA News". New Hampshire Art Association. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
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  16. ↑ "Sculpturefest 2016 Woodstock, Vermont's Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit". www.sculpturefest.org. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  17. ↑ "The Eiteljorg Museum 2017 Annual Report". Issuu. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  18. ↑ "Contemporary and Traditional Indigenous Artworks From Across the Americas Will Be Featured at the 2018 Native Art Market". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  19. ↑ "The Harpo Foundation | Margaret JacobsNative American Residency Fellow". 26 November 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  20. ↑ "New England Artists Receive Rebecca Blunk Fund Awards | NEFA". www.nefa.org. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  21. ↑ "Welcoming the 2019 Artist Fellows". First Peoples Fund. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
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