Diane Jacobs • New Works
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New Works
LIMN gallery is pleased to present the work of Portland artist Diane Jacobs.
Jacobs believes art can and does transform society. Her work grows out of the connection she makes between her personal experiences and her concern for the world we live in. She is conscious of the inequalities that exist, in part, due to privilege and circumstance, the disintegration of family, and the tragic impact of globalization on all communities. Her feminist outlook, motherhood, and her strong desire for social justice guide her artistic vision. She is meticulous when it comes to aesthetic detail. Every component is important in the construction of a piece. She wants the craftsmanship to be alluring and the conceptual component to be provocative as she creates multiple layers of nuance, weaving various elements together in a single project. The Hairy Times, a hand-made newspaper created from shredded New York and Los Angeles Times papers, manifests the media's failure to ask the hard questions and hold the government accountable. Trained as a printmaker, she likes to tell a story that allows enough room for viewers to bring their experiences to the conversation as her work has a strong affinity with the power of words. By exposing facts and juxtaposing images, Jacobs generates parallels and analogies that foster a dialog that can grow and deepen the more one stays with the work. In the spirit of social and political inquiries, Jacobs’ exhibition reunites objects, books, and wall pieces that explore the contradictions and controversies inherent in our current political climate. Her latest project, “REP-HAIR-ATION,” is inspired by Abolition Democracy a book written by Angela Davis. The portfolio “REP-HAIR-ATION” uses text, images and hair as a way of defining incarceration and the US penal system as extensions of the institution of slavery. Her work gives voice to the separation felt by children of inmates. Jacobs is no stranger to the Bay Area as she started her career in San Francisco before moving to Oregon in 2001. This is Jacobs’ first solo show with LIMN Gallery.
New Works
LIMN gallery is pleased to present the work of Portland artist Diane Jacobs.
Jacobs believes art can and does transform society. Her work grows out of the connection she makes between her personal experiences and her concern for the world we live in. She is conscious of the inequalities that exist, in part, due to privilege and circumstance, the disintegration of family, and the tragic impact of globalization on all communities. Her feminist outlook, motherhood, and her strong desire for social justice guide her artistic vision. She is meticulous when it comes to aesthetic detail. Every component is important in the construction of a piece. She wants the craftsmanship to be alluring and the conceptual component to be provocative as she creates multiple layers of nuance, weaving various elements together in a single project. The Hairy Times, a hand-made newspaper created from shredded New York and Los Angeles Times papers, manifests the media's failure to ask the hard questions and hold the government accountable. Trained as a printmaker, she likes to tell a story that allows enough room for viewers to bring their experiences to the conversation as her work has a strong affinity with the power of words. By exposing facts and juxtaposing images, Jacobs generates parallels and analogies that foster a dialog that can grow and deepen the more one stays with the work. In the spirit of social and political inquiries, Jacobs’ exhibition reunites objects, books, and wall pieces that explore the contradictions and controversies inherent in our current political climate. Her latest project, “REP-HAIR-ATION,” is inspired by Abolition Democracy a book written by Angela Davis. The portfolio “REP-HAIR-ATION” uses text, images and hair as a way of defining incarceration and the US penal system as extensions of the institution of slavery. Her work gives voice to the separation felt by children of inmates. Jacobs is no stranger to the Bay Area as she started her career in San Francisco before moving to Oregon in 2001. This is Jacobs’ first solo show with LIMN Gallery.
