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I love this!! I'm thinking of painting one to ...

2012-04-18T15:39:35.506-07:00

I love this!! I'm thinking of painting one to replicate this!

The series is truly provocative. The colors, the f...

2011-03-22T04:00:18.553-07:00

The series is truly provocative. The colors, the finest details discovered after re-examining a picture you've looked at several times, the clarity of photography --- they all contribute to what makes these cozies so gripping. I'm a fan!

lolage.

2011-03-02T04:28:31.108-08:00

lolage.

very nice pic good job :)

2010-12-04T22:55:29.348-08:00

very nice pic good job :)

I LOVE THIS KIND OF ART WORK IT WOULD MAKE A NICE ...

2010-10-27T04:37:35.789-07:00

I LOVE THIS KIND OF ART WORK IT WOULD MAKE A NICE PRINT FOR MY BEDROOM. GREAT JOB.

Wow this is gorgeous! So inspirational! Thank you ...

2010-10-04T13:21:25.648-07:00

Wow this is gorgeous! So inspirational! Thank you for sharing this!

THAT SHIT IS BAD ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

2010-09-30T21:31:52.592-07:00

THAT SHIT IS BAD ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I WANT TO TRY THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good job!!!:O

2010-09-17T17:53:20.875-07:00

good job!!!:O

yes! been following her work for years. very nic...

2010-08-12T18:05:52.927-07:00

yes! been following her work for years. very nice to see her on here :)

I've only managed to catch a few episodes of t...

2010-08-12T08:17:34.943-07:00

I've only managed to catch a few episodes of that show up until the final one last night which I watched. To be honest, I do not know why Jaclyn made it as far as she did. In all the episodes I caught, she was naked in some form or another. She came off as one dimensional with a lack of any originality/talent other than "I will take a myspace photo in the bathroom and show my body to everyone" and sometimes even lazy and rude (sleeping her work time away then wanting to take an off-time pic in the shower? that was so rude.)

When I saw her presentations half the time I felt like I was viewing soft porn or the "edgy" dribble nudes you'll find slathered to the walls of places like DeviantArt with its slew of wet-behind-the-ears artists.

I'm not a subscriber to the belief that posting one's nude body to the public forum gives them any form of "Control". It's more along the lines of "Selling out" a cop-out easy ride to surely gaining attention whether it's good or bad. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to operate a camera, blow up a picture of yourself, print it out, slap it onto a board and call it "Art".

After the show ended I just felt disappointed with what I saw from her: The same rehashed imagery like an endless recycling of a single, over used pop can.

this is gorgeous! in love with this painting

2010-08-11T04:04:56.085-07:00

this is gorgeous! in love with this painting

2010-08-02T07:28:45.814-07:00

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Through merely watching the Bravo show, a part of ...

2010-07-30T06:48:58.151-07:00

Through merely watching the Bravo show, a part of me was disappointed in Jaclyn. After the previous episodes, I thought, "o.k. Jaclyn...you've given the producers what they wanted. Now, tuck your sexuality away and really stretch out. Blow them away with something that shows your abilities in a more multi-dimensional way.". But I've gone through Jaclyn's mission statement and her portfolio and a couple of things stand out to me. First, Jaclyn is remaining true to her present artistic theme. Its no wonder that she does so well on the show when addressing sexuality and spirituality. Second, she's still in her 20s (of course these are strong influences for her) and has plenty of time to move on...or not. It depends on how hard the same issues always call to her. As Cindy Sherman's work matures, her themes remain consistent, but I like that, and can see myself following Jaclyn's art to see where aging and life experience alters it. As a man, I am as conflicted about the male gaze in art as anyone. I've been raised as an "American Man" and have lived 60 years trying to come to terms with lust vs sensitivity toward women in a society that still rewards objectification. When a man views Jaclyn's work on the show, he may be titillated, but he KNOWS (or damned well better know) he needs to be looking and listening more deeply. Without provocation, the old attitudes remain. Nothing changes. Our society has to be provoked, if not embarrassed into changing. If only the producers at Bravo could understand that, or care about it.

When you are on a show like this and your art revo...

2010-07-29T23:10:57.545-07:00

When you are on a show like this and your art revolves almost solely around a single theme, it does present a bit of shallow nature - from the viewers perspective.
I thought it was rather shallow to actually post on the blog that Miles apologized, it does not validate Jaclyn being right or Miles being wrong. Miles Facebook post sure thought the show was good, didn't see any remorse there.
Naked body, naked body, naked body... I understand art but would Abdi or Miles get away with using a single theme repeatedly? No way. It's also a little obvious that she is adored by at least one judge/critic who always seems impressed by the nudity & her form more than the art.
Jaclyn is a good artist but I do not believe the next great artist.
simply my opinion. blast away

Oh please. Bravo missed an opportunity? Are you ...

2010-07-29T21:56:51.880-07:00

Oh please. Bravo missed an opportunity? Are you completely unfamiliar with their broadcast schedule? Jaclyn is talented but she's on COMMERCIAL television and expecting to be treated as more than a body? This show is poorly conceived and about editing and story-telling (like every other Bravo reality show). Art is secondary. How many people are looking to accumulate the work of these artists as opposed to how many are discussing storylines? You want appreciation for an artist, film a documentary or, better yet, buy his or her work. Go to a gallery or a museum and take a friend. THAT'S an opportunity to open up discussion. GET REAL!

great point about mark! especially in conjunction ...

2010-07-29T12:31:04.587-07:00

great point about mark! especially in conjunction with his discomfort in revealing his own body...props to peregrine for noting that revealing himself would bring strength to his body of work

There is one other link I forgot to add, and that ...

2010-07-29T12:16:08.911-07:00

There is one other link I forgot to add, and that is a link to the site of contestant Mark Velasquez. It seems especially strange to me that his comments were so derogatory towards Jackie when CLEARLY he has a very concrete idea of using the female form for shock value.
http://www.markvelasquez.com/projects.html

well put trinity, thanks

2010-07-29T12:13:34.323-07:00

well put trinity, thanks

the show is odd to watch because you are forced to...

2010-07-29T11:00:50.928-07:00

the show is odd to watch because you are forced to reconcile each "character" as they are being edited and constructed with their work. who are we as viewers? when you put art into the bravo reality competition format it becomes confusing and unfortunately, people like jaclyn are dragged through the mud. it's unfortunate because her work is clearly some of the best and most consistent on the show yet the show is clearly editing her into a mindless bot with breasts. she is a thoughtful, provocative artist who seems to be conscientious conceptually and aesthetically. as a student of art history and theory, it has been frustrating to see so many artists on the show who seem to have little ability to be critical and create a work that feels up to date and compelling.

from mark's cheesy photo shopped nightmares to miles' work, though beautiful and interesting seems almost superficial in that he is clearly unable to be honest or to look within himself to create a work that is truly personal... imagine the sigh of relief when jaclyn created her piece in the shock challenge...it was self-reflexive, challenging and addressed the male gaze on a complex level. this is the strength, in my mind, of a woman artist...rather than constructing something unrelated she concerns herself with the process of viewing, being seen, and seeing herself. thanks for this, and thanks to jaclyn for putting yourself out there in your work and your blog. you are creating another narrative to combat this lame one that has emerged that you are some bimbo. it is much appreciated by someone who loves art and wants to think about it and view it in a manner that isn't as sedentary as tv watching typically is... rooting for you!

The American Public is very Sexual but associates ...

2010-07-29T06:57:30.150-07:00

The American Public is very Sexual but associates being naked with Porn now a days. Jaclyn is sharing herself in total with her work not just her body. Many don't see that because they have been condition to see Sexuality as Porn. I would love to see other aspects of her work but appeciate what she is offering.

correction: "ignorant remarks" I just wo...

2010-07-29T06:39:55.611-07:00

correction: "ignorant remarks" I just woke up :)

This is such insightful article, thank you! I thin...

2010-07-29T06:37:40.509-07:00

This is such insightful article, thank you!
I think there are some things that any good artist is particularly sensitive to, and most artists return to the same themes over and over throughout their career - almost out of compulsion.

you write: "she is not undressing for the camera/television audience but rather for the ultimate artwork." Exactly. There have been some ignoring remarks that I am "not an artist, but a porn star." How many A-list celebs have stripped down for a film they really believed in? I have never been involved in any type of pornography, though I may reference it in my work.

I love that you referenced Corbet's Origin of the World. Coincidentally, I worked on a painting for Jeff in which he appropriated this image as the background. Jeff once said something to the extent of: everything in life is about procreation. In the piece i made on work of art, I fused elements of sexuality and spirituality (by making my piece freestanding like an altarpiece, using wood, and the white background)

thank you

2010-07-27T04:18:04.575-07:00

thank you

Hi! Thank you for the post! come out to my next sh...

2010-07-22T19:53:50.931-07:00

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I'm sorry, but I feel that she's too inter...

2010-07-14T15:45:07.945-07:00

I'm sorry, but I feel that she's too interested in herself. As an artist that expresses vulnerability, I feel the way she is going about it is awful. She makes herself the object with the mindset that she is always an object of desire, in doing so she assumes that all men want her, and she purposely poses nude for people to look at her. I guess I can understand if that's her way of feeling vulnerable, but I feel that vulnerability comes without asking.