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Contemporary Artist David Jacobs: Sight and Sound Art Exhibit |
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Emily Lowe Gallery at Hofstra University Museum in Hempstead, Long Island, New York |
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February 4, 2014 - April 27, 2014 |
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Varies
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Emily Lowe Gallery at Hofstra University Museum |
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Hempstead Turnpike, Hofstra University |
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Hempstead, NY 11549 |
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Description: |
Contemporary Artist David Jacobs: Sight and Sound Art Exhibit at the Emily Lowe Gallery at Hofstra University Museum in Hempstead, Long Island, New York.
Selected works from the prolific career of the contemporary artist David Jacobs. Multiple aspects of his artistic directions and sensibilities are conveyed through the sculptures on view which date from 1959 to 1987.
Dates and Times
Tuesday-Friday 11_00AM-4:00PM
Thursday 7:00PM-9:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 1:00PM-4:00PM
This singular exhibition by Karen T. Albert, associate director of exhibitions and collections, Hofstra University Museum highlights selected works from the prolific career of the contemporary artist David Jacobs. Multiple aspects of his artistic directions and sensibilities are conveyed through the sculptures on view which date from 1959 to 1987. Featured is his 'Sound Columns Environment,' part of his famous 'Wah Wah' series, works that exemplify his use of non-traditional materials to create a dynamic aesthetic. These large-scale sculptures use principals of physics and engineering to create sound using air. The artist seeks for the viewer to actively participate with his works by immersing themselves in the sensory experiences he creates.
About David Jacobs
David Jacobs grew up in central Michigan in the 1930s, where his creativity was nurtured in weekend classes at the Flint Institute of Art. He spent his teenage years in southern California, and eventually earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Los Angeles State College. After joining the faculty of Ohio State University in 1957, Jacobs turned from painting to sculpture and began welding assemblages from found metal objects. On the strength of this early work he forged connections with the New York art world and commenced showing his sculptures in prominent galleries and museums.
In 1962 Jacobs became a professor at Hofstra University and settled in Sea Cliff, New York. From here his work evolved in dynamic dialogue with major movements of the 1960s, including Pop art, Minimalism, and kinetic sculpture. By the late 1960s, Jacobs gained recognition as a pioneer sound artist for his clamorous "Wah Wah" sculptures, which performed for audiences across the country through the 1970s. In subsequent decades he has created numerous aluminum sculptures that examine architectonic, typographic, and calligraphic forms in extended series. Having retired from teaching in 1995, Jacobs continues to live and work on Long Island. |
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516-463-5672 |
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