Quinn Jacobson
Quinn is a full-time artist. He works in mixed media: photography and painting.
On July 3, 2020, he retired from his full-time position as a photographer for the United States Federal Government, the Department of Defense (DoD).
He is a veteran of the United States Army. Between his military service (11C/84B) and his civil service (GS-1060/1084), he served his country for over 20 years. He had a successful and honorable career.
He’s traveled all over the world, including Asia and 16 countries in eastern and western Europe. He lived in Germany for five years and taught historic photographic processes all over Europe and in China.
His passion is telling stories and sharing ideas about what it means to be human. He now lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with his wife, Jeanne, and their cat, Moshe. Their daughter, Summer, lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband, Kendric.
Quinn’s current project is called “In the Shadow of Sun Mountain: The Psychology of Othering and the Origins of Evil.” This work is based on Ernest Becker’s writings and theories about the denial of death, death anxiety, and terror management theory. This book should be released sometime in 2024-2025. You can follow his work on his blog.
Quinn Jacobson in front of the Organ Mountains in Las Cruces, New Mexico - April, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Jacobson
The 19th-century theologian and philosopher, Harold Thurman Whitman said,
"Don't ask yourself what the world needs – ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
Education
Master of Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Arts (M.F.A.I.A.), Goddard College, Plainfield, VT, 2007
Emphasis: 19th Century Photography
Bachelor of Integrated Studies (B.I.S.) Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 1993
Majors: Photography, Communication, and Visual Art
Selected Solo Shows
2014: "Collodion Collective Show", Art Academy of China, Hangzhou, China
2012: "The American West Portraits", Center Iris Gallery for Photography, Paris, France
2010: "Glass Memories", Centre Iris Gallery for Photography, Paris, France
2006: "Portraits from Madison Avenue", Art Access Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
1993: "Visions In Mortality", Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, USA
Selected Group Shows
2010: "Spooky Show II", Lightbox Photographic Gallery, Astoria, Oregon, USA
2010: "Alternative Photography Show", Lightbox Photographic Gallery, Astoria, Oregon, USA
2010: "The Whole Plate Show", ArtReactor Gallery, Washington D.C., USA
2010: "In Honour of Archer", Dissenters Gallery, London, England
2010: "47th International Photo Show" Bièvre, Paris, France
2009: "46th International Photo Show" Bièvre, Paris, France
2009: "Montmartre am Main", Frankfurt (Höchst), Germany
2008: "Montmartre am Main", Frankfurt (Höchst), Germany
2008: "Into the Ether", RayKo Gallery San Francisco, California, USA
2006: Springville Salon, Springville, Utah, USA
2005: "The Art of Film": ART STOP OGDEN, Ogden, Utah, USA
2005: Eccles Art Center Main Gallery: State Photographic Exhibition, Ogden, Utah, USA
1996: "The Alternative Photographic Show", Park City, Utah, USA
Press & Publications
In the Shadow of Sun Mountain: The Psychology of “Othering” and the Origins of Evil ISBN: 9798843286576 (anticipated to be published in 2024)
Chemical Pictures: Making Ambrotypes, Tintypes, Negatives, and Prints June 2020 - ISBN: 979-8648032026
Chemical Pictures: Making Ambrotypes and Tintypes, May 2011 - ISBN: 1482659948
Réponses Photo, June 2010
Azart Photo, May 2010
PHOTO, March 2010
Connaissance des Arts, May 2010
Métiers d’Art, June 2010
L’Humanité, June 2010
Mondomix, May 2010
Télérama, June 2010
Paris Capitale, May 2010
Chasseurs d’Images, June 2010
Air France Magazine, May 2010
PHOTO May 2010
France 3 TV Feature May 2010
Radio France International Feature - May 2010
"Honoring the Man and Celebrating the Process" Creative Image Maker Magazine, U.K., Winter 2010
"Preserving the Chemical Photography Era" (Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, California, 2009)
"Chemical Pictures: The Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop Book & DVD" ISBN 1-4276-0273-6 - June 2009
"Coming Alive Through An Old Process" Creative Image Maker Magazine, U.K. - March 2009
"Conferring Importance: Thoughts and Images About Identity, Difference & Memory" Graduate Thesis, July 2007
"The Contemporary Wet Plate Collodion Experience" ISBN 1-4276-0273-5 July 2006
Guest Lectures and Performative Lectures
Lecture & Demonstration - Colorado School of Mines - 2019
Lecture & Demonstration - CU Denver Photography - 2018
Lecture & Demonstration - Red Rocks Community College Photography - 2017
Lecture & Demonstration - CU Denver Photography - 2016
Lecture & Demonstration - CU Boulder Photography - 2015
Lecture & Demonstration - CU Denver Photography - 2014
Lecture & Demonstration - CU Boulder Photography - 2013
Exhibition, Lectures & Workshops - Centre Iris Gallery, Paris, France 2012
Guest Lecture & Presentation - Stadt Museum Dresden, Dresden, Germany - 2010
Exhibition, Lectures & Workshops - Centre Iris Gallery, Paris, France 2010
Lecture & Demonstration - The Archer Project, London, England - 2010
Lecture & Workshop - ArtLight Studios, Köln, Germany - 2009
Lecture & Demonstration - Paris Photo Group, Paris, France - 2009
Lecture & Workshop - Zoltan Studio, Budapest, Hungary - 2009
Lecture, Exhibition & Demonstration - Montmartre am Main, Frankfurt (Höchst), Germany - 2009
Lecture & Workshop - Prager Fotoschule, Kefermarkt, Austria - 2009
Guest Lecture & Presentation - Mannheim High School, Käfertal, Germany - 2009
Lecture & Workshop - Pieter Brughel Art School, Veghel, The Netherlands - 2009
Lecture & Demonstration - Brussels Photo Group Brussels, Belgium - 2009
Lecture & Demonstration - Montmartre am Main, Frankfurt (Höchst), Germany - 2008
Exhibitions, Lectures & Workshops - Atelieretaguardia Studio & Cultural Center Barcelona, Spain - 2007, 2008, 2009
Guest Lecture & Presentation - Mannheim High School, Käfertal, Germany - 2008
Lectures & Workshops - Carl’s Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland - 2008, 2009
Exhibition, Lecture & Workshop - Ciudad de Reus, Reus, Spain - 2007
Private Workshops, Studio Q, Viernheim, Germany - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Private Workshop, Thierry Studio, Marigny le Châtel, France - 2007
Lecture & Demonstration - Northern Utah Photographic Group, Brigham City, Utah, USA - 2006
Lecture, Exhibition & Workshop - Art Access Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - 2006
Honors and Awards
F.S. Archer Placard and Ceremony, Kensel Green Cemetery, London, England, May 2010
People's Choice Award: "Spooky Show II", Lightbox Photographic Gallery, Astoria, Oregon, USA
Grand Prix de Bièvre, 46th International Photo Show, Paris, France, 2009
Preserving The Chemical Photography Era, Getty Institute, Los Angeles, California (USA), 2009
The Gaudi Medal of Honor for Photography, Reus, Catalonia (Spain), 2007
The Photographic Society of Reus, Reus, Catalonia (Spain), 2007
Represented in Collections
Centre Iris Gallery, Paris, France
Getty Institute Los Angeles, California, USA
The Photographic Society of Reus, Reus, Spain
Atelieretaguardia Studio, Barcelona, Spain
And many, many private collections