Jill Jacobs, sculptor
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Jill Jacobs, sculptor
@jilljacobs-sculpt.bsky.social
Abstract metal sculptor, philosophical ponderer
Boston, MA
Substack: jilljacobs.substack.com
Website: Jilljacobssculpture.com
Octagonal sculpture build, steel, 2025
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 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...
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 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.
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Is Halloween over? Cus my studio is still giving witchy vibes
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#studiovibes #artstudio #homeartstudio #sculpturestudio #witchy #witchywoman #witchyvibes #🧙🏻‍♀️
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Studio update ✌️ #sculpture #workinprogress
August 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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
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
May 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
Planning for a new piece
#sculpture #art
April 1, 2025 at 7:19 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
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Being an artist is giving order to chaos without trying to control it.
February 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
More “Steps Repeat” metal sculpture progress updates! Follow along on Substack to get the whole story (link in bio).
February 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I’m learning to accept feeling stagnant might actually be time needed to integrate what I’ve learned into my day-to-day. #fineart #abstractart #steelsculpture #sculpture #metalart #artthoughts #artistexperience
February 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Closeups of abstract steel rod sculptures
January 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
January 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Saw some great art on a visit to the Norton Museum. Featuring Nick Cave, KAWS, Keith Haring and Derek Fordjour
January 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
January 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Close up of the Steps Repeat sculpture build #steel #steelart #metalart #contemporaryart #fineart
January 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Current sculpture WIP #fineart #artprocess #artwip
December 16, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Steel sculpture
December 4, 2024 at 5:57 PM
What remains at your wild and unrefined, but resilient core? #art #sculpture
November 28, 2024 at 7:38 PM
“Ephemera” steel sculpture, 2024
November 21, 2024 at 9:08 PM
I like that electro current stuff. You get it.
November 21, 2024 at 5:59 PM