{"id":13637,"date":"2026-04-17T16:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kolajmagazine.com\/artistdirectory\/?p=13637"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:27:22","slug":"jaclyn-mccabe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kolajmagazine.com\/artistdirectory\/jaclyn-mccabe","title":{"rendered":"Jaclyn McCabe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Working Out The Pain<\/em>
<\/em>22″x18″; hand-cut collage on archival paper; 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jaclyn McCabe
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art is my way to explore, feel, and sort through my emotions and experiences\u2014especially those that don\u2019t make sense to me\u2014and my process for creating it is organic and intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It starts with a found image, often from a book or magazine, and I combine other found images or my own photography to create layered works that reflect the complexities of life. Occasionally, I begin with a clear direction in my mind, but more often, the composition reveals itself to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since childhood, song lyrics have been a way for me to connect with and narrate emotions, and they remain a central influence in my art. While creating a composition, I invite a song to find me: I hit shuffle on a playlist and lose myself in the work. Before long, a lyric catches my ear, perfectly capturing the event I\u2019m trying to articulate. From there, the song begins to shape the mood and guide the composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The objects in my collages are chosen with intention. Each one is emotional and evocative on its own, using visual language to express what\u2019s hard to put in words. But when placed together, the seemingly unrelated objects find new rhythm and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I refer to my art practice as \u201cfollowing the wonder.\u201d It reflects my spiritual practice of listening to the subtle guidance of the universe\u2014like following breadcrumbs left on the path and trusting they\u2019ll lead somewhere meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BIO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Orleans based artist Jaclyn McCabe starts each of her vibrant collages the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step one: Observe. She watches closely, listens intently, and lets the piece take her where she needs to go. Sometimes, it\u2019s to a place of whimsy and awe-inspiring beauty. Sometimes, it\u2019s a place of difficult emotions. It\u2019s occasionally both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That approach makes perfect sense for Jaclyn. After all, observation has been central to every chapter of her life\u2014first as a cultural anthropologist and photojournalist, then as a life coach and an intuitive healer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaclyn describes her collages (and the process of creating them) as a place to \u201cput the emotions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They beautifully blend lyrics by her favorite musical artists and found images from books or magazines. The results are something inspirational\u2014and open to interpretation. She wants anyone who views her art to see and feel something wholly unique to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When she\u2019s not in her studio, you\u2019ll find Jaclyn exploring the bayous in her little boat, riding her bike, or taking in live local music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARTIST CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMAIL<\/a> | WEBSITE<\/a> | INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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After The Fire<\/em>
22″x18″; hand-cut collage on archival paper; 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Holy Place<\/em>
22″x22″; hand-cut collage on archival paper; 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Forward Into the Void<\/em>
26″x22″; hand-cut collage on archival paper; 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kindling<\/em>
18″x18″; hand-cut collage on archival paper; 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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