About the Artist
Anna Jacobson grew up on a family-owned organic farm in northeast North Dakota. Influenced by her
educator father and artist mother, she carries a passion for land, education, and art. Anna is a
printmaker, teaching artist, and fine art framer. Currently, she serves as the Director of Education and
Exhibitions for the Jamestown Fine Arts Association in Jamestown, ND. She earned her BA in studio arts
from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 2003 and her MFA from the University of North Dakota
in 2010.
Artist Statement
I use rust and printmaking to tell my story. My narrative revolves around family, tradition, the land, and
memories. Printmaking embodies repetition, process, and tradition, offering predictability. In contrast,
rust represents a natural process, color, and preservation, introducing unpredictability. I incorporate
images of our family's land, memories and traditions, and Nordic symbols to represent my Norwegian
heritage. I employ printmaking techniques to transfer these images onto paper with a transparent base
and metal grit, akin to the foundation of shared family memories. By introducing time and environment
through vinegar and plastic wrap, I create an evolving spectrum of colors. Just as memories transform
with time and retelling, the unpredictable shifts in reds, browns, and oranges mirror this natural
evolution. Ultimately, the core image, like our memories, undergoes a gradual transformation and is
eventually captured on paper.
educator father and artist mother, she carries a passion for land, education, and art. Anna is a
printmaker, teaching artist, and fine art framer. Currently, she serves as the Director of Education and
Exhibitions for the Jamestown Fine Arts Association in Jamestown, ND. She earned her BA in studio arts
from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 2003 and her MFA from the University of North Dakota
in 2010.
Artist Statement
I use rust and printmaking to tell my story. My narrative revolves around family, tradition, the land, and
memories. Printmaking embodies repetition, process, and tradition, offering predictability. In contrast,
rust represents a natural process, color, and preservation, introducing unpredictability. I incorporate
images of our family's land, memories and traditions, and Nordic symbols to represent my Norwegian
heritage. I employ printmaking techniques to transfer these images onto paper with a transparent base
and metal grit, akin to the foundation of shared family memories. By introducing time and environment
through vinegar and plastic wrap, I create an evolving spectrum of colors. Just as memories transform
with time and retelling, the unpredictable shifts in reds, browns, and oranges mirror this natural
evolution. Ultimately, the core image, like our memories, undergoes a gradual transformation and is
eventually captured on paper.