John Jackson collection

Collection

Identifier: 1111.139

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of artworks, sketchbooks, study materials, journals, and slides which document the creative process of John Jackson with ancillary materials showing his involvement in the Cleveland and Philadelphia art scenes. It contains some personal materials including correspondence, calendars, slides, and an oral history conducted posthumously with the artist's sisters and friend.

Dates

1976-2006

Creator

Jackson, John (1954-2006) (Person)

Biographical/Historical note

The artist John Conway Jackson was a 1976 graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art. His work was marked by organic and architectural sculptural forms in sculpture and drawing. He lived and worked in Philadelphia before returning to Cleveland in 1994 where he earned a living as a carpenter in addition to creating his works of art. Jackson was longtime friends with his teacher and mentor, Edwin Mieczkowski, a member of the Anomina group and founder of the Op Art movement. Together they formed the New Cell group with Bea Mitchell, creating collaborative tondo drawings. Jackson was associated with Zygote Press where his work was featured in a posthumus exhibition "John Jackson: Works and Processes" in 2006.

Extent

4.0 Cubic feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of Achala Wali.

discarded empty folders

Brecksville Theater on the Square, Eligibility Documentation (Originals)

Masumi's City Savings and Loan letter head, June 2006

micing & amps for Zygote piece 21 July 2006

PLasma Cutting Water Jet Notes, 13 July 2006

Work for City Savings and Loan