About Jackie
Bio
My commercial photography work encompasses a variety of assignments, including portraiture, corporate and educational website imagery, catalogs, event coverage, conferences, and stock photography. My personal projects have been featured in over 20 gallery exhibitions. The series Gowanus Impressions received numerous accolades. A featured image from this series, "Smith Street," was included in the critically acclaimed book New York in Color, curated by Bob Shamis and published by Abrams Books. Prints from Gowanus Impressions are held in the permanent collection at the Center for Brooklyn History, which was formerly known as the Brooklyn Historical Society. My work has also appeared on book jackets, in magazines (including covers), and in textbooks. In 2012–2013, I was honored to receive the Visiting Artists Residence at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Artist’s Statement
A decade ago, I pivoted my professional photography career to focus on climate activism, dedicating my time to progressive climate legislation efforts with 350Brooklyn.org and NYRenews.org. At 80 years old, a new inspiration struck, drawing me back to my camera.
With a massive archive of images spanning my career, I found a fresh perspective. I began curating past work and creating new pieces, assembling three distinct new portfolios: “Concepts”, "Abstracts" and “Light On White”. My process involves pulling images that can be re-worked abstractly and making new photographs, sometimes incorporating elements from other artists’ work—Jon Roberts, Meg Webster, Erik Johnsen, and Claude Ponti—and transforming them into my own creations. Mastering the latest Photoshop tools has been a rewarding challenge, demonstrating that passion for learning is timeless.