PATRICK JACOBS

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Nocturnes, 2018
KCAI Crossroads Gallery
Center for Contemporary Practice
Kansas City, MO

Soundtrack by John Zorn:
The Masque of the Red Death, from The Hermetic Organ.

Installation view:

Room of Nocturnes
Dimensions variable.
120 (h) x 180 (w) x 312 (d) in.

Wood, paint, five dioramas.
Soundtrack by John Zorn.

Installation view:

Room of Nocturnes
Dimensions variable.
120 (h) x 180 (w) x 312 (d) in.

Wood, paint, five dioramas.
Soundtrack by John Zorn.

Installation view:

Room of Nocturnes
Dimensions variable.
120 (h) x 180 (w) x 312 (d) in.

Wood, paint, five dioramas.
Soundtrack by John Zorn.

Silver Moonscape, 2018
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
20 (H) x 28 (W) x 20 (D) in. (51 x 71 x 51 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Detail:

Silver Moonscape, 2018
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
20 (H) x 28 (W) x 20 (D) in. (51 x 71 x 51 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Yellow Eclipse, 2018
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
11 (H) x 14.5 (W) x 9.25 (D) in. (28 x 37 x 23 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Detail:

Yellow Eclipse, 2018
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
11 (H) x 14.5 (W) x 9.25 (D) in. (28 x 37 x 23 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Blue-Green Moonlight, 2018
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
11 (H) x 14.5 (W) x 9.25 (D) in. (28 x 37 x 23 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Detail:

Blue-Green Moonlight, 2018
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
11 (H) x 14.5 (W) x 9.25 (D) in. (28 x 37 x 23 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Red Moonrise, 2018
Diorama viewed through 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) window.
15.25 (W) x 14.5 (H) x 12 (D) in. (38.7 x 36.8 x 30.5 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Detail:
Red Moonrise, 2018
Diorama viewed through 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) window.
15.25 (W) x 14.5 (H) x 12 (D) in. (38.7 x 36.8 x 30.5 cm).

Styrene, clay, paper, foam, wood, acrylic,
steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Installation View:

The Nocturnes, 2018
Variable dimensions.
Bronze.

Night Spirits, 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity prints.

Smiling Head (The Nocturnes), 2018
16 x 26 x 7 in. (40 x 66 x 17 cm).
Bronze

Installation View:

The Nocturnes, 2018
Variable dimensions.
Bronze.

Night Spirits, 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity prints.

Installation View:

The Nocturnes, 2018
Variable dimensions.
Bronze.

Nocturnes, 2018
6.5 x 5.5 in. (16.5 x 14 cm).
Copper plate etching with drypoint.

Two Pollards (Nocturnes), 2018
6.5 x 5.5 in. (16.5 x 14 cm).
Copper plate etching with drypoint.

Thatch (Nocturnes), 2018
6.5 x 5.5 in. (16.5 x 14 cm).
Copper plate etching with drypoint.

Thistles #2 (Nocturnes), 2018
6.5 x 5.5 in. (16.5 x 14 cm).
Copper plate etching with drypoint.

Branch Composition (Nocturnes), 2018
6.5 x 5.5 in. (16.5 x 14 cm).
Copper plate etching with drypoint.

Blue Thatch (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Bad Acid (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Happy (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Pink Sticks (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Fish Taco (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Pink and Green Sticks (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Double Moon (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Rosalind (Night Spirits), 2018
6 x 5 in. (15 x 13 cm).
Unique viscosity print.

Installation View:
Les Fleurs du Mal, 2018
Variable Dimensions.

Installation View:
Les Fleurs du Mal, 2018
Variable Dimensions.

Blue Laughing Head, 2018
17.25 (h) x 32 (w) x 6 (d) in. (44 x 81 x 15 cm).
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Untitled, 2018
7.25 (h) x 8.5 (w) x 7 (d) in. (18 x 22 x 18 cm).
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Skunk, 2018
12 (h) x 10 (w) x 5 (d) in. (30 x 25 x 13 cm).
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Desdemona, 2018
19.5 (h) x 13 (w) x 12 (d) in. (50 x 33 x 30 cm).
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Snail with Blue Drips, 2018
8 (h) x 9.5 (w) x 5.75 (d) in. (20 x 24 x 15 cm).
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Dowager, 2018
25 (h) x 14 (w) x 11 (d) in. (63 x 36 x 28 cm).
Mud, wood, glue, epoxy.

Green Grotto, 2018
5.25 (h) x 6.75 (w) x 5 (d) in. (13 x 17 x 13 cm).
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Iris (with Anus), 2018
56.25 (h) x 45 (w) x 38 (d) in. (143 x 114 x 97 cm).
Mud, wood, wire, epoxy, end table.

Nose, 2018
7.25 (h) x 7.5 (w) x 6.5 (d) in.
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Winged Victory, 2018
7.25 (h) x 6.25 (w) x 4.5 (d) in.
Mud, sticks, wood, epoxy.

Bernyce, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching
Unique Viscosity Print.

From Behind, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching
Unique Viscosity Print.

Red Man, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching.
Unique Viscosity Print.

Tulips, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching
Unique Viscosity Print.

Orange Head, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching
Unique Viscosity Print.

Blue Couple, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching.
Unique Viscosity Print.

Yellow/Pink, 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching.
Unique Viscosity Print.

Twig (Purple), 2018
4 x 4 in. Copper Plate Etching.
Unique Viscosity Print.

Pink Forest, 2018
132 (H) x 180 (W) x 126 (D) in. (335 x 457 x 320 cm).

Paper, foam, clay, aluminum, styrene, epoxy, glue,
polyurethane, acrylic paint, wood, lighting, fabric.

Pink Forest, 2018
132 (H) x 180 (W) x 126 (D) in. (335 x 457 x 320 cm).

Paper, foam, clay, aluminum, styrene, epoxy, glue,
polyurethane, acrylic paint, wood, lighting, fabric.

Detail:
Pink Forest, 2018
132 (H) x 180 (W) x 126 (D) in. (335 x 457 x 320 cm).

Paper, foam, clay, aluminum, styrene, epoxy, glue,
polyurethane, acrylic paint, wood, lighting, fabric.

Work in Progress:
Pink Forest, 2018
132 (H) x 180 (W) x 126 (D) in. (335 x 457 x 320 cm).

Paper, foam, clay, aluminum, styrene, epoxy, glue,
polyurethane, acrylic paint, wood, lighting, fabric.

Spiral, 2017
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
32.5 (H) x 32.75 (W) x 21.5 (D) in. (82 x 83 x 55 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, paper, polyurethane foam, ash, talc,

starch, acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood,steel, lighting,

BK7 glass.

Detail:

Spiral, 2017
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
32.5 (H) x 32.75 (W) x 21.5 (D) in. (82 x 83 x 55 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, paper, polyurethane foam, ash, talc,

starch, acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,

BK7 glass.

Burrow with Log, 2017
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
16.5 (W) x 12.25 (H) x 10.5 (D) in. (42 x 72 x
27 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Detail:
Burrow with Log, 2017
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
16.5 (W) x 12.25 (H) x 10.5 (D) in. (42 x 72 x
27 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Mural Installation with Field with Dandelions, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
30 (h) x 44 (w) x 29 (d) in. (76 x 112 x 74 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, cat hair,
aluminum foil, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch,
acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Three-dimensional diorama viewed through
7.5 in. (19 cm) diameter glass lens window.

Mural Installation with Field with Dandelions, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
30 (h) x 44 (w) x 29 (d) in. (76 x 112 x 74 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, cat hair,
aluminum foil, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch,
acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Three-dimensional diorama viewed through
7.5 in. (19 cm) diameter glass lens window.

Mural Installation with Field with Dandelions, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
30 (h) x 44 (w) x 29 (d) in. (76 x 112 x 74 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, cat hair,
aluminum foil, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch,
acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass. 
 
Three-dimensional diorama viewed through
7.5 in. (19 cm) diameter glass lens window.

Mural Installation with Field with Dandelions, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
30 (h) x 44 (w) x 29 (d) in. (76 x 112 x 74 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, cat hair,
aluminum foil, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch,
acrylite, vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass. 
 
Three-dimensional diorama viewed through
7.5 in. (19 cm) diameter glass lens window.

Field with Dandelions, 2015
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
30 (H) x 44 (W) x 29 (D) in. (76.2 x 112 x 74 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Field with Dandelions, 2015
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
30 (H) x 44 (W) x 29 (D) in. (76.2 x 112 x 74 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Yellow Slime Mold with Blue Pinkgills, 2015
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in. (37 x 28.5 x
23 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Detail:
Yellow Slime Mold with Blue Pinkgills, 2015
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in. (37 x 28.5 x
23 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Window with View of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
and the Gowanus Heights, 2018
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
20 (H) x 26 (W) x 21 (D) in. (51 x 66 x 53 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, paper, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Bathroom (Twice), 2017
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
16.5 (W) x 12.25 (H) x 10.5 (D) in. (42 x 72 x
27 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Interior with View of the Gowanus Heights, 2011
Diorama viewed through 5 in. (12.7 cm) window.
29 (W) x 21 (H) x 21 (D) in. (74 x 53 x 53 cm).

Wood, extruded styrene, acrylic, paper, ash, talc, starch, copper,
acrylite, steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Detail:
Interior with View of the Gowanus Heights, 2011
Diorama viewed through 5 in. (12.7 cm) window.
29 (W) x 21 (H) x 21 (D) in. (74 x 53 x 53 cm).

Wood, extruded styrene, acrylic, paper, ash, talc, starch, copper,
acrylite, steel, lighting, BK7 glass.

Section Detail, Work in Progress:
Interior with View of the Gowanus Heights, 
2013 - 15
Cardboard, plastic, extruded styrene, expansion
foam, lichen, papier-mâché, paper clay, plywood,
wood veneer, glue, acyrlic paint, lighting.  
126 (H) x 192 (W) x 132 (D) in.
Interior with View of the Gowanus Heights, 
2013 - 15
Cardboard, plastic, extruded styrene, expansion
foam, lichen, papier-mâché, paper clay, plywood,
wood veneer, glue, acyrlic paint, lighting.  
126 (H) x 192 (W) x 132 (D) in.
Detail:
Interior with View of the Gowanus Heights, 
2013 - 15
Cardboard, plastic, extruded styrene, expansion
foam, lichen, papier-mâché, paper clay, plywood,
wood veneer, glue, acyrlic paint, lighting.  
126 (H) x 192 (W) x 132 (D) in.
Detail:
Interior with View of the Gowanus Heights, 
2013 - 15
Cardboard, plastic, extruded styrene, expansion
foam, lichen, papier-mâché, paper clay, plywood,
wood veneer, glue, acyrlic paint, lighting.  
126 (H) x 192 (W) x 132 (D) in.

Window Installation with
Dandelion Cluster #3, 2011
Museum of Arts & Design, Columbus Circle,
New York, NY
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in.
(37 x 28.5 x2 3 cm).

Vellum, cast wax, cast neoprene, extruded styrene, acrylic, gel medium, polyurethane, ash, talc, starch, cat hair, wood, copper, tin, steel, vinyl film, acrylite, lighting, BK7 glass.

Detail:
Window Installation with
Dandelion Cluster #3, 2011
Museum of Arts & Design, Columbus Circle,
New York, NY
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in.
(37 x 28.5 x2 3 cm).

Vellum, cast wax, cast neoprene, extruded styrene, acrylic, gel medium, polyurethane, ash, talc, starch, cat hair, wood, copper, tin, steel, vinyl film, acrylite, lighting, BK7 glass.

Pink Forest, 2015
Diorama viewed through 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) window.
15.25 (W) x 14.5 (H) x 12 (D) in. (38.7 x 36.8 x 30.5 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, hair,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Detail:  

Pink Forest, 2015
Diorama viewed through 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) window.
15.25 (W) x 14.5 (H) x 12 (D) in. (38.7 x 36.8 x 30.5 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, hair,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Two Stinkhorns with Log, 2015
Diorama viewed through 2.75 in. (7 cm) window.
18.5 (W) x 12.75 (H) x 11.5 (D) in. (47 x 32 x
29 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, hair,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Yellow Slime Mold with Stump, 2015
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in. (37 x 28.5 x
23 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, goauche,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Oak Stump with Red-Banded Polypore, 2013
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
30 (H) x 44 (W) x 29 (D) in. (76.2 x 112 x 74 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Detail:
Oak Stump with Red-Banded Polypore, 2013
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
30 (H) x 44 (W) x 29 (D) in. (76.2 x 112 x 74 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Pair of Stinkhorns, 2018
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in. (37 x 28.5 x
23 cm).

Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, goauche,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.

Fly Agaric Mushroom Cluster #8, 2014
Diorama viewed through 2 in. (5 cm) window.
14.75 (W) x 11.25 (H) x 9.25 (D) in. (37 x 28.5 x
23 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Double Fairy Ring with Dandelions, 2012
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
30.25 (H) x 48.25 (W) x 31.5 (D) in. (77 x 123 x
80 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, hair,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Detail:
Double Fairy Ring with Dandelions, 2012
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm) window.
30.25 (H) x 48.25 (W) x 31.5 (D) in. (77 x 123 x
80 cm).
 
Styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, hair,
polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylite,
vinyl film, copper, wood, steel, lighting,
BK7 glass.
Large Brown Patch #1, 2015 
Copper plate etching, Rives BFK White
Paper, Black and Cobalt Blue Charbonnel.
Edition 1/8 + 2 AP.  Image:  5 x 7 in. 
Paper 11.5 x 13 in.
Large Brown Patch #2, 2015 
Copper plate etching, Rives BFK White
Paper, Black and Cobalt Blue Charbonnel.
Edition 1/8 + 2 AP.  Image:  5 x 7 in. 
Paper 11.5 x 13 in.
Large Brown Patch #3, 2015
Copper plate etching, Rives BFK White
Paper, Black and Cobalt Blue Charbonnel.
Edition 1/8 + 2 AP.  Image:  5 x 7 in. 
Paper 11.5 x 13 in.
Necrotic Ring Spot #1, 2015
Copper plate etching, Rives BFK White
Paper, Black and Cobalt Blue Charbonnel.
Edition 1/8 + 2 AP.  Image:  3 x 4 in. 
Paper 9 x 9 in.
Installation View:
Fairy Ring with Dandelions, 2010 - 11
Diorama viewed through 7.5 in. (19 cm)
window.
30.25 (H) x 48.25 (W) x 31.5 (D) in. (77 x
123 x 80 cm).
 
Exhibition view American Dreamers, CCC
Strozzina, Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze.  
Photo:  Martino Margheri
Installation View:
Foreign Terrain, 2011
Pierogi Gallery
Detail:
Where We Are Going From Here, 2011
Approximately 288 x 300 in. (732 x 762 cm).
Poured Concrete.
Installation View:
Three Fairy Rings (In Monochrome), 2011
Diorama viewed through 14.5 in. (37 cm)
window.  
48 (H) x 72 (W) x 48 (D) in. (122 x 183 x
122 cm).
Untitled (219 S. Dearborn St.), 1999
Silver gelatin print.
10 x 8 in.  (25  x 20 cm).
Installation view:
Untitled (LaSalle Street), 2001
Photographic mural.
96 x 192 in.  (244  x 488 cm).
Detail:
Magician Sleeping, 2001
Variable dimensions.
 
Magician, cot, blanket, pillow,
sleeping mask, ear-plugs, magician’s
accoutrements, platform.
Magician Sleeping, 2001
Variable dimensions.
 
Magician, cot, blanket, pillow,
sleeping mask, ear plugs, magician’s
accoutrements, platform.
The Tension of Improbability, 1999
Compacted algae from Lake Michigan,
glue, steel cable, wood.
96 in. (244 cm) diameter.  
Detail:
The Tension of Improbability, 1999
Compacted algae from Lake Michigan,
glue, steel cable, wood.
96 in. (244 cm) diameter.  
Study for Levitation Event (Brussel
Sprout), 2003
Silver gelatin print.
8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm).
Study for Levitation Event (Brussel
Sprout), 2003
Silver gelatin print.
8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm).
Cancelled Show/Celebrity Appearance
(Sophia Loren), 2003
Celebrity look-alike, escort, limousine driver,
paparazzi.
Cancelled Show/Celebrity Appearance
(J.Lo), 2003
Celebrity look-alike, female companions, body
guards, stretch humvee, driver, paparazzi.
Cancelled Show/Celebrity Appearance
(Sophia Loren), 2003
Celebrity look-alike, escort, limousine driver,
paparazzi.
Cancelled Show/Celebrity Appearance
(J.Lo), 2003
Celebrity look-alike, female companions, body
guards, stretch humvee, driver, paparazzi.