Yocum, Jake
Jake Yocum
Artist Statement
The concepts for my artwork stem from a long and deep fascination with Greek mythology and history combined with a great love of wild life and the sea. It is a culmination of my experiences so far in life; wandering down many well trodden paths in both Europe and here in New Zealand.
“The Nightmare” has many tentacles of thought, curious and questing with a lurking speed and strength to suddenly grab hold. Each one has the ability to change shape and squeeze through the smallest cracks of my subconscious mind.
EXPERIENCE (EXHIBITION AND WORK)
2006 IZZAT ART by IZZAT Design. South Coast Gallery
2005 - Director of IZZAT Design Ltd
1999 – 2004 UK Film Industry (Sculptor, Mould Maker, Prop Maker)
1997 – 1999 USA Film Industry (Props Assistant)
1996 – 1997 Lockbund Sculpture (Foundry Apprentice)
1993 – 1993 D.H. Bull Blacksmiths (Apprentice Blacksmith)
EDUCATION
1990 – 1995 Otago Polytechnic
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons)
Major: Sculpture (specialised in Bronze Casting, Lost Wax) back to artist page
