The Form is Foremost

The Reboli Center in Stony Brook wanted to shoot some interviews with modern art sculptor Marion Jacob's family in her hometown in Connecticut. Marion's work has been exhibited all over the world and was even featured in the Museum of Modern Art in 1959. The Reboli Center recently had several of her works on loan, allowing visitors to see and learn about her technique, attention to detail, and patience in creating these complex forms.

Full finished timeline. A lot of comped After Effects clips for stabilization, tracking, and motion graphics

Her Connecticut studio is where I saw more of her sculptures and where she spent countless hours refining her work. The studio was virtually untouched, as if she was about to return to finish several unfinished pieces. I met with her husband, David, and three of her daughters, who discussed her life, dedication, and passion for art. I used a two-camera setup in BRAW format and edited, colored, and composited the footage in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop. Generative AI was used to remove certain elements from the interview, such as the overhead microphone, softbox, and various reflections.

As someone who can’t sit still for my life, I became fascinated by the patience and meticulous nature required to create such stunning work. Whenever I have the chance to shoot interesting subjects like this, I am reminded of how awesome my job is. Marion passed away in 2022 at the age of 97, but her work will live on forever.

Marion passed away in 2022 at the age of 97 but her work will live on forever.