Artist Statement:

I began metal sculpting in 1996 after leaving my previous career as a psychologist. I wanted to fulfill my passion of creating sculpture from the images in my mind. I look forward to the challenge of trying to interpret images into well-built metal objects. While I enjoy making art for galleries, museums and individuals, my goal is to be involved in creating Public Art, which can be experienced by more people. I like the aspect of researching the history of the proposed site and design an artwork that incorporates this information as well as input from the present community.

Beginning a new project allows me to explore the idea in my mind and envision how I will build it. Part of that process involves reflecting where my psyche is at that time. When I work on a new piece, I am always looking for ways to bring an animated and life-like feeling to the sculpture. This opportunity to experiment with material, and explore often produces a better result than I had originally anticipated. I base my projects on the selection of materials and how the metal captures the connections I want the sculpture to convey to the viewer. This includes different finishes such as: patina, grinding, textures, rusting, or painting. Another important component in material selection to consider is whether the piece will be placed inside or outside. Deciding on a theme is part of the joy where my creative process interacts with the location and individuals included in the venture.

My current work has me working with pendulum movement and continuous curves in my art as well as creating dynamic pieces that come really alive. Recently, I have added hand-forming metal, using traditional techniques as a way to bring more dimension to my work. I want the movement in my sculptures to evoke a story and further engage the viewer.

Resume:

 

Jacklyn Marcus Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D in Counseling Psychology,
University of Southern California
Master of Science in Special Education (Hearing Impaired),
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
U.C.L.A.
Exhibits

  • Morphosis, July 31-August 22, 1999
  • BGH/ The Loft, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA  90404
  • "CARnucopia, Truckin", A Group Exhibition of Neon, November 17, 2000 through May 27, 2001
  • Museum of Neon Art, 501 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90015
  • Venice Art Walk, Silent Auction Invited Donor, May, 2001
  • Emperor's Clothing, May 26, 2001
  • BGH, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA  90404
  • Marina Art Exhibit, "Truckin", April10, 2002- May 10, 2002
  • Del Rey Yacht Club, Marina Del Rey, CA 
  • Group Show, "Group of Eight", April 20, 2002- May 19, 2002
  • BGH, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA  90404
  • Venice Art Walk, Silent Auction Invited Donor, May 2002
  • "Lost & Found" - August 28, 2002 - March 2, 2003; a group showing at Museum of Neon Art, Los Angeles, CA
  • Venice Art Walk, Silent Auction Invited Donor, May 2003
  • Venice Art Walk, Silent Auction Invited Donor, May 2004

Art In Public Places

  • Shadows - Turningpoint School, 8780 National Blvd., Culver City, CA.
  • Stars and Stripes- to be placed in front of 2323 S. Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Figures for K-Mart Fountain, Anaheim, CA.
  • "George the Giraffe-aluminum painted giraffe installed in tower of daycare center at Children"s Hospital in Madera, CA; installed March, 2003.
  • "Playtime"- aluminum painted children (2) and dog climbing up wall of daycare center at Children"s Hospital in Madera, CA; installed March, 2003.
  • "Flowers for Mom" - memorial to the lives of Michael & Debbie Nesbit, front of Valentine Elementary School, San Marino, CA, October, 2003.

Accomplishments

  • Creating metal sculpture through entire process of transforming the "idea" to an image, cutting the metal, welding, grinding, and bending, in addition to employment of other techniques toward completion of each desired piece.  Metal sculptures done in various metals, sizes, and forms.
  • Taught classes in pottery and clay sculpture design and execution to teenagers and adults.
  • Teacher of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.  Dedication and commitment to making deaf children not feel handicapped, but rather guide them toward independence, to feeling whole, and to function comfortably within the hearing world.  Directed these children to resolve their challenges and improve all forms of communication.  Additionally taught basic art lessons to these elementary and high school students.
  • As a therapist, practiced psychotherapy with intent to aid resolution of each patient"s personal issues in addition to purposeful direction toward a better appreciation of life, self worth, and perception.
  • Exploration of expression utilizing photography and darkroom techniques.
  • Finalist for North Valley Area Police Station Public Art Project, 2003.
  • Finalist for Mason Park Childcare Center, Public Art Project, Chatsworth, CA, 2003.

Current Work

    • Currently finishing a 6 foot high shoe and various stainless steel pieces.
    • Working on painted aluminum kinetic pyramids.
    • Commissioned work:  hand formed functional aluminum bug lights.

 

The artwork of Jacklyn Marcus, Ph.D.
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