BRIAN JOBE

Systems in nature, like the self-similarity of fractals, are my motivation. They expose life’s minutiae – a hidden vitality beneath the surface. I replicate repetition in nature through detailed process-oriented sculpture.

I channel energy into meticulous organization and establish a sense of order through the assemblage of objects. My materials are industrial, chosen with the intent of being re-contextualized when combined en masse. Within installations, the context of site chiefly determines the final form.


Tuft vs. Turf (Fire Escape)
(installation as seen ~ 41" x 170" x 19"): 14" zip ties, fire escape

Tuft vs. Turf (Fire Escape)
(installation as seen ~ 41" x 170" x 19"): 14" zip ties, fire escape

Tuft vs. Turf (Fire Escape)
(installation as seen ~ 41" x 170" x 19"): 14" zip ties, fire escape

Tuft vs. Turf (Fire Escape)
(installation as seen ~ 41" x 170" x 19"): 14" zip ties, fire escape

Tuft vs. Turf (Fire Escape)
(installation as seen ~ 41" x 170" x 19"): 14" zip ties, fire escape

Tuft vs. Turf (Governors Island)
(installation as seen ~ 84" x 113" x 102"): 14" zip ties, stair railing

Tuft vs. Turf (Governors Island)
(installation as seen ~ 84" x 113" x 102"): 14" zip ties, stair railing

Tuft vs. Turf (Governors Island)
(installation as seen ~ 84" x 113" x 102"): 14" zip ties, stair railing

Tuft vs. Turf (Governors Island)
(installation as seen ~ 84" x 113" x 102"): 14" zip ties, stair railing

Tuft vs. Turf (Governors Island)
(installation as seen ~ 84" x 113" x 102"): 14" zip ties, stair railing

Tuft vs. Turf (Cohen Balcony)
(installation as seen - 51.5" x 173" x 11"): 14" zip ties, balcony
//commission

Tuft vs. Turf (Cohen Balcony)
(installation as seen - 51.5" x 173" x 11"): 14" zip ties, balcony
//commission

Tuft vs. Turf (Cohen Balcony)
(installation as seen - 51.5" x 173" x 11"): 14" zip ties, balcony
//commission

Tuft vs. Turf (Cohen Balcony)
(installation as seen - 51.5" x 173" x 11"): 14" zip ties, balcony
//commission

Tuft vs. Turf (Cohen Balcony)
(installation as seen - 51.5" x 173" x 11"): 14" zip ties, balcony
//commission

A + B
(installation as seen ~ 51" x 62.5" x 13"): 7" zip ties, watering can, sled

A + B
(installation as seen ~ 51" x 62.5" x 13"): 7" zip ties, watering can, sled

A + B
(installation as seen ~ 51" x 62.5" x 13"): 7" zip ties, watering can, sled

Tuft vs. Turf (Pulaski Tool)
(35" x 18" x 6"): 14" zip ties, Pulaski tool

Tuft vs. Turf (Lamp)
(installation as seen ~ 21" x 32" x 7"): 4" zip ties, utility lamp

It's All Part of the Plan (collaboration with Judith Cottrell and Alex Lopez)
7" zip ties, 5” loop locks, fishing line

It's All Part of the Plan (collaboration with Judith Cottrell and Alex Lopez)
7" zip ties, 5” loop locks, fishing line

It's All Part of the Plan (collaboration with Judith Cottrell and Alex Lopez)
7" zip ties, 5” loop locks, fishing line

It's All Part of the Plan (collaboration with Judith Cottrell and Alex Lopez)
7" zip ties, 5” loop locks, fishing line
2009  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003