LOUISA    WALLACE     JACOBS

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

As a serial artist I can explore various approaches to the same subject.

The “Native American Series” resulted in a 5-year effort and came from a lifelong interest in the legends, myths and spiritual beliefs of our indigenous people. Studying early photographs of tribal people inspired this personal tribute and led to the reconstruction of representational images into design concepts.

The “Pear Series”, including “Athletic Events with Pears” and the “Prudence Series”, differs in intent.  This subject suggests to me an alternative perception of reality.  My pears have their own unique existence, allowing them to sit or recline in surreal environments that “tweak” spatial relationships while inviting a sense of humor.  And pears are subjected to a quiet deluge of water in the “Diluted Pear” series.

The “Rock Series” is symbolic. Rocks, flowing downstream, illustrate “downstream thinking” – a philosophy allowing us to go with the flow of life rather than striving against its current.  Rocks, weathered through tumbling and turning, are reflections of the natural world, always evolving yet enduring.

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The "Raven Series" is a way of  using this iconic bird as the main focal point of the design elements.

Not only has the crow been a subject of numerous literary works over the years, but also the crow can be found in many works of art throughout time.  This crow works perfectly as a silhouette, often black, as contrasted to other color choices throughout the design process.

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