In her sculpture, Jackie uses graphic lines of wood and steel to explore the motion and energy of dancers. In her 2-dimensional work, Jackie uses digital and physical collage techniques seeking to capture more than what the camera sees - but instead what we experience.
In her sculpture, Jackie always starts with music - the music sets the stage and awakens muscle memory. She then sculpts a wax model. The tactile feel of the wax helps cement her understanding of how the dancer is moving to the music. In her 2-dimensional work, Jackie often starts with the photos of friends who each experience the world in a unique way.
Equally adept with right- and left-brain activities, Jackie uses her previous experience as an architectural designer and general contractor to take traditional sculpting and “painting” to new digitally-enhanced levels.
Her passion is the motion (or message, or feeling) — not the medium. She has taught herself techniques to enable her to work in a variety of media and at different scales.
You’re invited to visit the her sculpture garden and gallery. The sculpture garden is always open. Please make an appointment to see the studio and home gallery.
