Laura Ann Jacobs (born March 1, 1960 in Baltimore) is an American tainted media player and sculptor.
Jacobs is most approved for her polluted media series that rationally addresses issues of gender identity. In her humorous yet complex ensembles, she touches on the inclination of women to succumb to society’s dictates and the tragedy hidden in back the “desire to be desired”. Found objects taking into account smashed glass, broken mirrors or objects from the sea are transformed into sculptures resembling animated commencement garments, corsets, bra’s and shoes. Combining both elements of sexuality and comedy, her series provokes questions upon the insight and image of women in society. Her undertaking reflects a necessary response to how the aesthetics influenced by the protester porn-industry and plastic surgery have created a dual and circus-like image of female bodies and sexuality.
Jacobs graduated from San Francisco State University and attended state graduate studies e at the Academy of Art University and California College of Arts and Crafts. She lives and works in San Francisco and Palm Beach, FL.
2016 ANEW Museum Galleries “Laura Ann Jacobs” Fort Lauderdale, FL
2015 Nina Torres Gallery “Art Fusion” Miami, FL
2014 Sculpt Miami “Laura Ann Jacobs” Miami, FL
2013 Kavachnina Gallery “Art Basel Vernassage” Miami, FL
2012 Bosi Contemporary “Eros and Thanatos” N.Y. New York
2010 Hal Katzen “Bound to Beauty ” N.Y. New York
2007 Mark Miller “Yes Dear” N.Y.C.
2005 The Hart Gallery, Carmel, California
2005 Karen Lynne Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida
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