Sarah Jackson (artist) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sarah Jackson
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Sarah Jackson in her studio with wax Mythological Figure II, 1972
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Sarah Jeanette Sherman
1924 Detroit, Michigan
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| Died | 2004 (aged 79–80) Halifax, Canada
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| Nationality | American-Canadian (American by birth; Canadian from 1970) |
| Known for | Digital artist, Mail artist, Sculptor, Bookworks artist |
| Partner(s) | Anthony Jackson |
Sarah Jeanette Jackson (born Sherman) (1924 – 2004) was a Canadian artist. She first became known for her sculptures and drawings. Later, she became famous for her art made with photocopiers and computers. She was one of the first artists to use photocopiers to create art. This practice also helped her get involved in mail art.
Sarah Jackson's Life Story
Sarah Jackson was born in Detroit, USA, in 1924. She studied at the University of London and Wayne State University. After finishing her studies in 1948, she moved to Mexico City. There, she taught English and began her journey as an artist.
Jackson loved the idea of copy art (art made with photocopiers) and mail art (art sent through the mail). She believed these methods could help artists and people from all over the world share ideas freely. She thought it could break down barriers like politics, money, or culture.
She organized international festivals and exhibitions for copy art and mail art. She even published catalogues about these events. For example, her 1985 International Mail/Copier Art Exhibition catalogue won an award. The artworks she gathered were shown in London in 1987 and at the Canadian Museum of History in 1992. They are now part of the Canadian Postal Museum's collection.
Jackson also showed her art in many exhibitions abroad. This included two in Italy in 1987 and 1990. She later worked with Lidia Chiarelli and British poet Aeronwy Thomas. Together, they started Immagine & Poesia, which became an international art and literature group. During this time, she also used copiers to create bookworks, which are art pieces in the form of books.
From 1995 onwards, Sarah Jackson worked only with computers to make her art. Her last big art show was called Spirit Journey / Bodies of Work. It took place at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in 2001. This show featured many different types of her art. It included bronze sculptures, ink drawings, mixed media art (using different materials), photocopier art, and digital paintings.
Sarah Jackson passed away in 2004 in Halifax, Canada.
Where to See Her Art
You can find Sarah Jackson's artwork in many important places. These include:
- The National Gallery of Canada
- The National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
- The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
- The National Museum of Women in the Arts
- The Smithsonian American Art Museum
Images for kids
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Pterodactyl, 1952
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Inner Being, 1972
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Family Group, 1973
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Hoity Toity, 1998
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Sun Dancer, 1964
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Woman, 1972
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Pregnant Woman, 1973
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Woman's Touch, 2000
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Mythological Figure I, 1973
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Conversation, 1974
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Copier art at 2001 retrospective exhibition
