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Ben Jackel
Selected works
2002 - 2006
Works 2002 - 2006
Ben Jackel / Cannon, 2002 / stoneware, wood / 54 x 23 x 3 in (137.2 x 58.4 x 7.6 cm)
Ben Jackel / Mortar, 2003 / earthenware / 19 x 17 x 13 in (48.3 x 43.2 x 33 cm)
Ben Jackel / Remember the Maine, 2004 / Douglas Fir / 60 x 16.5 x 8.5 in (152.4 x 41.9 x 21.6 cm)
Ben Jackel / Ironclad 1, 2004 / stoneware, acrylic / 36 x 10 x 9 in (91.4 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm)
Ben Jackel / Catapillar, 2004 / stoneware and beeswax / 42 x 20 x 20 in (106.7 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm)
Ben Jackel / stealth bomber, 2004 / wood / 7 x 50 x 50 in (17.8 x 127 x 127 cm)
Ben Jackel / Dignity and Purpose, 2005 / stoneware, Douglas Fir / 84 x 90 x 48 in (213.4 x 228.6 x 121.9 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Fallen, 2005 / stoneware, aluminum, hardware / 240 x 120 x 108 in (609.6 x 304.8 x 274.3 cm)
2007 - 2008
Rogue Wave '07
12 Artists from Los Angeles
L.A. Louver, 2007
Ben Jackel / Burial, 2007 / stoneware and beeswax (2 elements) / Installed dimensions: 21 x 36 x 14 in (53.3 x 91.4 x 35.6 cm)
Ben Jackel / Cremation, 2007 / stoneware and ebony / 36 x 36 x 6 in. (91.4 x 91.4 x 15.2 cm)
Water Resolution, 2007 / stoneware, acrylic and beeswax / 77 x 12 x 13 in (195.6 x 30.5 x 33 cm) / Private collection
Installation photography / Rogue Wave '07 12 Artists from Los Angeles / 28 June - 18 August 2007
Installation photography / Rogue Wave '07 12 Artists from Los Angeles / 28 June - 18 August 2007
Works 2007 - 2008
Ben Jackel / Fire Extinguisher 'Japanese', 2007 / stoneware and walnut / 26 x 10 x 8 in (66 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Ben Jackel / Small Fire Extinguisher, 2007 / stoneware and hardware / 13 x 5 x 4 in (33 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm)
Ben Jackel / IED, 2008 / stoneware and beeswax / 32 x 17 x 17 in (81.3 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm)
2009 - 2010
Compliance Solutions
L.A. Louver, 2009
Ben Jackel / Sprinkler heads, 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; ebony / 14 x 8 x 4 in. (35.6 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Fire Hose, 2008 - 2009 / stoneware, ebony / 42 x 30 x 1 in (106.7 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Fire extinguisher, CO2, 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; ebony; bronze / 32 x 16 x 2 in. (81.3 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Fire Axe, 2008-2009 / stoneware, ebony / 16 1/2 x 46 1/2 x 3 1/2 in (41.9 x 118.1 x 8.9 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Deaf as a Cannon, 2008 - 2009 / stoneware / 32 x 20 x 15 in (81.3 x 50.8 x 38.1 cm) / Private collection
Syntagma, 2008 - 2009 / porcelain, mahogany, bismuth alloy / overall: 72 x 60 x 16 in (182.9 x 152.4 x 40.6 cm) / each: 6 in. (15.2 cm); total 256 soldiers / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Down to the Bone, 2008-2009 / redwood / 120 x 90 x 16 in (304.8 x 228.6 x 40.6 cm)
Ben Jackel / In the Hearts of Men, 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; marble / 34 x 28 x 20 in (86.4 x 71.1 x 50.8 cm)
Ben Jackel / 'Miles to Go Until We Sleep' installation, 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; ebony / variable dimensions
Ben Jackel / USS Johnston (from 'Miles to Go Until We Sleep' Installation), 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; ebony / 38 x 5 x 4 in. (96.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm)
Ben Jackel / USS Dennis (from 'Miles to Go Until We Sleep' Installation), 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; ebony / 30 x 4 x 4 in. (76.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
Ben Jackel / USS Heermann (from 'Miles to Go Until We Sleep' Installation), 2008 - 2009 / stoneware; ebony / 38 x 5 x 4 in (96.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm)
Installation photography, Ben Jackel, Compliance Solutions, 15 May - 3 July 2009
Installation photography, Ben Jackel, Compliance Solutions, 15 May - 3 July 2009
Installation photography, Ben Jackel, Compliance Solutions, 15 May - 3 July 2009
Installation photography, Ben Jackel, Compliance Solutions, 15 May - 3 July 2009
Installation photography, Ben Jackel, Compliance Solutions, 15 May - 3 July 2009
Installation photography, Ben Jackel, Compliance Solutions, 15 May - 3 July 2009
Works 2009 - 2010
Ben Jackel / Exsanguination, 2009 / stoneware / 10 1/2 x 37 x 14 in (26.7 x 94 x 35.6 cm)
Ben Jackel / Victory, 2009 / stoneware, ebony, beeswax / 36 L x 10 H x 8 W in (91.4 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Ben Jackel / Resolution Authority, 2009 / mahogany; graphite / 13 x 69 1/2 x 39 in (33 x 176.5 x 99.1 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Global Hawk, 2009 / mahogany, graphite / 36 L x 94 W x 12 H in (91.4 x 238.8 x 30.5 cm)
Ben Jackel / Fortress Sedan, 2010 / stoneware, ebony and beeswax / 21 x 11 x 1 1/4 in (53.3 x 27.9 x 3.1 cm)
Ben Jackel / Taste the Fear, 2010 / stoneware and beeswax / 32 H x 14 x 18 in (81.3 x 35.6 x 45.7 cm)
2011 - 2012
Zero Percent Contained
L.A. Louver, 2012
Ben Jackel / SF Hydrant, 2011 / Stoneware and ebony / 32 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in (82.6 x 34.3 x 26.7 cm)
Ben Jackel / Ruby St., 2011 / stoneware and beeswax / 28 x 18 x 14 in (71.1 x 45.7 x 35.6 cm)
Ben Jackel / NY Standpipes, 2012 / stoneware and beeswax / overall: 20 x 26 x 13 in (50.8 x 66 x 33 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / NY Standpipes with Spikes, 2012 / stoneware, beeswax, and ebony / overall: 20 x 26 x 13 in. (50.8 x 66 x 33 cm)
Ben Jackel / Triple Standpipe, 2012 / stoneware and beeswax / 30 x 18 x 8 in (76.2 x 45.7 x 20.3 cm)
Ben Jackel / Wrapped Firehose, 2012 / stoneware and beeswax / 24 x 16 x 4 in (61 x 40.6 x 10.2 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Garrison, 2012 / stoneware and beeswax / 18 x 40 x 21 in (45.7 x 101.6 x 53.3 cm)
Ben Jackel / Star Alarm Bell, 2012 / stoneware and beeswax / 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/2 in (24.1 x 24.1 x 6.4 cm) / Edition 1 of 5
Ben Jackel / Emergency Horn, 2011 / stoneware, ebony and beeswax / 8 x 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 in (20.3 x 18.4 x 14.6 cm) / Edition 1 of 4
Ben Jackel / Tanaris, 2012 / mahogany, graphite, and ebony / 7 x 39 x 47 in (17.8 x 99.1 x 119.4 cm)
Ben Jackel / nEUROn, 2012 / mahogany, graphite, and ebony / 5 x 34 x 48 in (12.7 x 86.4 x 121.9 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Phantom Ray, 2011 / mahogany, ebony, graphite / 5 x 48 x 40 in. (12.7 x 121.9 x 101.6 cm) / Private collection
Ben Jackel / Pay Attention, 2012 / pine wood and graphite / 162 x 64 x 11 in (411.5 x 162.6 x 27.9 cm)
2013 - present
Reign of Fire
L.A. Louver, 2017
Ben Jackel / Sallet with Bevor, 2016 / toneware and beeswax / Helmet: 21 1/2 x 30 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (54.6 x 76.8 x 47 cm) / Helmet on Stand: 26 1/2 x 30 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (67.3 x 76.8 x 47 cm)
Ben Jackel / James Caird, 2017 / stoneware, ebony, copper / 2 x 7 in. (55.9 x 17.8 cm)
Ben Jackel / Mikoyan Skat - Manta Ray, 2017 / mahogany, graphite / 40 x 36 in. (101.6 x 91.4 cm)
Ben Jackel / What Valor: Carronade, 2015 / stoneware and douglas fir / Sculpture: 10 x 13 3/4 x 38 1/2 in. (25.4 x 96.5 x 33 cm) / Installed on stand: 12 x 16 x 38 1/2 in. (30.5 x 40.6 x 97.8 cm)
American Imperium
L.A. Louver, 2015
Ben Jackel / Coiled Navy Hose, 2014 / stoneware, beeswax / 13 x 27 x 6 1/2 in. (33 x 68.6 x 16.5 cm)
Ben Jackel / Close Helm, Maximillian, 2014 / stoneware, beeswax / 19 x 14 x 23 in. (48.3 x 35.6 x 58.4 cm)
Ben Jackel / Polecat, 2013 / mahogany, graphite, ebony / 6 x 24 x 96 in. (15.2 x 61 x 243.8 cm)
Ben Jackel / Pauldron Vambrace, 2015 / stoneware, beeswax, walnut, and brass / 2 pieces, overall: 56 x 59 x 12 in. (142.2 x 149.9 x 30.5 cm)
Ben Jackel / Large headed hydrant, youth, 2013 / stoneware, beeswax / 34 x 12 x 9 in. (86.4 x 30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Works 2016
Ben Jackel / The Corps of Discovery, 2016 / Element 1: 15 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 10 1/4 in (40 x 16.5 x 26 cm) / Element 2: 23 x 8 3/4 x 13 3/4 in (58.4 x 22.2 x 34.9 cm) / Element 3:15 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 10 3/8 in (39.4 x 16.5 x 26.3 cm) / Overall: 41 x 24 3/4 x 13 3/4 in (104.1 x 62.8 x 34.9 cm)
Ben Jackel / Mortar 1, 2016 / stoneware and douglas fir / 11 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 25 in. (29.2 x 59.7 x 63.5 cm)
Ben Jackel / Parrot, 2016 / stoneware and douglas fir / 14 x 16 1/2 x 60 in. (35.6 x 41.9 x 152.4 cm)
Ben Jackel / Helmet Fragment, 2016 / stoneware / 28 3/8 x 33 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (72.1 x 85.7 x 57.8 cm)
Ben Jackel / Darkstar, 2016 / mahogany, graphite and ebony / 6 x 18 1/2 x 72 in. (15.2 x 47 x 182.9 cm)
Bio

Born 1977
Lives and works in Los Angeles

Education:
2005 MFA University of California, Los Angeles, Graduate Division
2000 BFA University of Colorado at Boulder, College of Arts and Sciences

biography | selected bibliography
Portrait of Ben Jackel. .
Current exhibitions
Ben Jackel: Boomerang (Gunshot Detector)
Ben Jackel
Boomerang (Gunshot Detector)
27 Mar - 11 May 2024
Gallery exhibition
REVEAL: Recent Acquisitions
REVEAL
Recent Acquisitions
American Museum of Ceramic Art
Pomona, CA
 28 Oct 2023 - 21 Jul 2024
Museum exhibition
Selected L.A. Louver exhibitions
view past exhibitions
Ben Jackel: Reign of Fire
Ben Jackel
Reign of Fire
19 Jul - 1 Sep 2017
Gallery exhibition
Ben Jackel: American Imperium
Ben Jackel
American Imperium
18 Feb - 28 Mar 2015
Gallery exhibition
Ben Jackel: Zero Percent Contained
Ben Jackel
Zero Percent Contained
24 May - 30 Jun 2012
Gallery exhibition
Ben Jackel: Compliance Solutions
Ben Jackel
Compliance Solutions
15 May - 3 Jul 2009
Gallery exhibition
Selected museum exhibitions
view past exhibitions
Ben Jackel: USS Indianapolis and Other Tales from the Sea
Ben Jackel
USS Indianapolis and Other Tales from the Sea
Alfa Romeo Tango Gallery, Battleship IOWA Museum
Los Angeles, CA
 17 Nov 2018 - 17 Mar 2019
Museum exhibition
Showing Off: Recent Acquisitions
Showing Off
Recent Acquisitions
Denver Art Museum
Denver, CO
 17 Jan 2015 - 3 Jan 2016
Museum exhibition
Ben Jackel: Artist in Residence 2014
Ben Jackel
Artist in Residence 2014
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
 10 Mar - 31 Mar 2014
Museum exhibition
Tools
Tools
Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
 10 Oct 2009 - 10 Jan 2011
Museum exhibition
Publication
Catalog
Ben Jackel E-Catalogue
Features works from 2002 - 2017, videos of the artist and descriptions of the works
Video
Selected articles
Clark, Garth. "Ben Jackel: Search, Destroy, and Rescue."
C-File, January 7, 2015.
cfileonline.org | full article, PDF

Whitney, Kathleen. "Ben Jackel: Use in Case of Emergency."
Ceramics Monthly. February 2014.
full article, PDF

Ollman, Leah. "The Happy Medium,"
Art in America.  December, 2012: 156-151.
full article, PDF

Bush, Bill. "Ben Jackel: Zero Percent Contained".
Artweek. 12 June 2012.
ArtWeek.la

Dambrot, Shana Nys. "Day of the Jackel".
LA Weekly. 18 - 42 May 2012.
full article, PDF
Myers, Holly. "In the Studio: Ben Jackel uses broad ax strokes".
Los Angeles Times. 6 May 2012.
www.latimes.com | full article, PDF

Knight, Christopher. "L.A.'s growing pains, status"
Los Angeles Times. 20 December 2009.
latimes.com

Miles, Christopher. "Ben Jackel"
ArtForum. September 2009.
full article, PDF

Myers, Holly. "Review: 'Compliance Solutions' at LA Louver"
Los Angeles Times. 21 May 2009.
full article, PDF

Melrod, George. "Young at art: Ben Jackel"
Art Ltd, West Coast Art + Design. May 2008
full article, PDF
Podcast
Adair, Benjamin. "Garageland: Ben Jackel"
Weekend America Radio Show. 20 December 2008
listen to the podcast
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