Jill Jacobs, sculptor
@jilljacobs-sculpt.bsky.social
Abstract metal sculptor, philosophical ponderer
Boston, MA
Substack: jilljacobs.substack.com
Website: Jilljacobssculpture.com
Boston, MA
Substack: jilljacobs.substack.com
Website: Jilljacobssculpture.com
Pinned
The piece got heavier and heavier as I added density. I figured out strategies to maneuver it. I have no idea how much it weighs but I can lift it (for short periods held at a very specific angle). To reposition it, I drag it slightly over the edge of my workbench, then push it up and away from me.
Octagonal sculpture build, steel, 2025
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Octagonal sculpture build, steel, 2025
I’ve only ever viewed my process as additive. This is the first sculpture where I’m deliberately subtracting material.
The time-consuming, yet transformative, phase is creating “windows” by removing the rod between the diamond shapes.
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The time-consuming, yet transformative, phase is creating “windows” by removing the rod between the diamond shapes.
Read more on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’ve only ever viewed my process as additive. This is the first sculpture where I’m deliberately subtracting material.
The time-consuming, yet transformative, phase is creating “windows” by removing the rod between the diamond shapes.
Read more on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
The time-consuming, yet transformative, phase is creating “windows” by removing the rod between the diamond shapes.
Read more on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
Yesterday I tidied my studio
It’s such a gentle way for me
to spent time in a space
that generally holds a lot
of intensity
I vaccummed with the shop vac
Swept off my workbench
Picked up bits of welding wire
Re-organized my scrap
And then, I created something
It’s such a gentle way for me
to spent time in a space
that generally holds a lot
of intensity
I vaccummed with the shop vac
Swept off my workbench
Picked up bits of welding wire
Re-organized my scrap
And then, I created something
December 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Yesterday I tidied my studio
It’s such a gentle way for me
to spent time in a space
that generally holds a lot
of intensity
I vaccummed with the shop vac
Swept off my workbench
Picked up bits of welding wire
Re-organized my scrap
And then, I created something
It’s such a gentle way for me
to spent time in a space
that generally holds a lot
of intensity
I vaccummed with the shop vac
Swept off my workbench
Picked up bits of welding wire
Re-organized my scrap
And then, I created something
5 of my sculptures are newly powdercoated — check them out!
(Behind the scenes of the photoshoot is at the end for my paid supporters) <3
open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
(Behind the scenes of the photoshoot is at the end for my paid supporters) <3
open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
Sculpture showcase, a photoshoot
newly powdercoated
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
5 of my sculptures are newly powdercoated — check them out!
(Behind the scenes of the photoshoot is at the end for my paid supporters) <3
open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
(Behind the scenes of the photoshoot is at the end for my paid supporters) <3
open.substack.com/pub/jilljaco...
one thing I love about sculpture: no matter how measured and meticulous I am, I never really know just what it will look like when it all comes together.
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
one thing I love about sculpture: no matter how measured and meticulous I am, I never really know just what it will look like when it all comes together.
Is Halloween over? Cus my studio is still giving witchy vibes
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#studiovibes #artstudio #homeartstudio #sculpturestudio #witchy #witchywoman #witchyvibes #🧙🏻♀️
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#studiovibes #artstudio #homeartstudio #sculpturestudio #witchy #witchywoman #witchyvibes #🧙🏻♀️
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Is Halloween over? Cus my studio is still giving witchy vibes
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#studiovibes #artstudio #homeartstudio #sculpturestudio #witchy #witchywoman #witchyvibes #🧙🏻♀️
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#studiovibes #artstudio #homeartstudio #sculpturestudio #witchy #witchywoman #witchyvibes #🧙🏻♀️
11.2.25 by Jill Jacobs on Apple Music
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November 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Studio update ✌️ #sculpture #workinprogress
August 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Studio update ✌️ #sculpture #workinprogress
Thank you greatly to my Substack folks with a paid subscription. You help me pay for essentials like replacement filters for my respirator
June 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Thank you greatly to my Substack folks with a paid subscription. You help me pay for essentials like replacement filters for my respirator
l'm realizing I have never fully explored pattern in three-dimensions, and it feels like something I need to do.
#metalprocess #sculptureprocess #artprocess #artjourney #wipart #wipsculpture #handmade #handmadeart #abstractcontemporary #abstractartists #abstractart #contemporyart #progressupdate
#metalprocess #sculptureprocess #artprocess #artjourney #wipart #wipsculpture #handmade #handmadeart #abstractcontemporary #abstractartists #abstractart #contemporyart #progressupdate
May 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
l'm realizing I have never fully explored pattern in three-dimensions, and it feels like something I need to do.
#metalprocess #sculptureprocess #artprocess #artjourney #wipart #wipsculpture #handmade #handmadeart #abstractcontemporary #abstractartists #abstractart #contemporyart #progressupdate
#metalprocess #sculptureprocess #artprocess #artjourney #wipart #wipsculpture #handmade #handmadeart #abstractcontemporary #abstractartists #abstractart #contemporyart #progressupdate
Art let’s you glimpse the subconscious.
May 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Art let’s you glimpse the subconscious.
The piece got heavier and heavier as I added density. I figured out strategies to maneuver it. I have no idea how much it weighs but I can lift it (for short periods held at a very specific angle). To reposition it, I drag it slightly over the edge of my workbench, then push it up and away from me.
April 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The piece got heavier and heavier as I added density. I figured out strategies to maneuver it. I have no idea how much it weighs but I can lift it (for short periods held at a very specific angle). To reposition it, I drag it slightly over the edge of my workbench, then push it up and away from me.
If you're never willing to ruin a piece, you'll never know if it could've been better.
April 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
If you're never willing to ruin a piece, you'll never know if it could've been better.
April 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Reposted by Jill Jacobs, sculptor
March 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Do all in your power
To not
Snuff the fun out of it
To not
Snuff the fun out of it
March 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Do all in your power
To not
Snuff the fun out of it
To not
Snuff the fun out of it
In light of this important day, here are some creative women who've inspired me lately #internationalwomensday
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Happy International Women's Day!
Creative women who've inspired me lately
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March 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In light of this important day, here are some creative women who've inspired me lately #internationalwomensday
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In 2021 I converted my garage into a safe and functional sculpture and metalworking studio where I create all my 3D pieces✌️💛 #artstudio #artist #artistsonbluesky #metalworking #sculpture #sculpturestudio #homestudio #garagestudio #artmaking #makers #contemporaryart #contemporarysculpture #art
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In 2021 I converted my garage into a safe and functional sculpture and metalworking studio where I create all my 3D pieces✌️💛 #artstudio #artist #artistsonbluesky #metalworking #sculpture #sculpturestudio #homestudio #garagestudio #artmaking #makers #contemporaryart #contemporarysculpture #art
Reposted by Jill Jacobs, sculptor
Henri Matisse ~
1869 - 1964
Harmony in Red - 1908
(The Red Room)
Oil on canvas.
The Hermitage Museum
1869 - 1964
Harmony in Red - 1908
(The Red Room)
Oil on canvas.
The Hermitage Museum
February 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Henri Matisse ~
1869 - 1964
Harmony in Red - 1908
(The Red Room)
Oil on canvas.
The Hermitage Museum
1869 - 1964
Harmony in Red - 1908
(The Red Room)
Oil on canvas.
The Hermitage Museum
Reposted by Jill Jacobs, sculptor
A few last minute spots opened up in my mini monster making class! If you’d like to make some little ceramic monsters with me in this fast paced ceramics class in Portland, OR it starts this Sunday!
www.morningceramics.com/events-1/min...
www.morningceramics.com/events-1/min...
Mini Monster Making | Morning Ceramics Studio
3 Week Mini-Class | Sundays 10am - 1pm
www.morningceramics.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A few last minute spots opened up in my mini monster making class! If you’d like to make some little ceramic monsters with me in this fast paced ceramics class in Portland, OR it starts this Sunday!
www.morningceramics.com/events-1/min...
www.morningceramics.com/events-1/min...
Being an artist is giving order to chaos without trying to control it.
February 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Being an artist is giving order to chaos without trying to control it.
Metal vessels #abstract #abstractart #minimalism #minimalistart #steelart #metalart #sculpture #geometricart
February 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM