Gina Jacklin’s detailed sculptural work captures the intricate beauty of the botanical world through a scientific lens.
Her wall sculptures unveil the forms and textures of plant structures as seen from a microscope, but through clay, and in sculptural form. (Images courtesy of the artist, from Gina Jackson’s site here)
“Often using micrographs or x-rays as reference material, my work offers a window into this mysterious and microscopic realm,” Jacklin says. “I am captivated by the process of translating scientific renderings into sculptural artworks.”
Above, from her Olive Woods series. These works reflect the quiet strength of plants pressing toward bloom, with each sculpture grounded in live edge olive wood (more here)
Her artistic journey, shaped by a lifelong creative drive, a cancer diagnosis and enriched by a Fine Arts degree, has resulted in a fusion of science, art, and the Christian faith that aims to reveal the wonders of creation through a unique lens – Jacklin’s Artist Statement, here.
Jacklin exhibits frequently (see the list of her shows here) and is participating in the 2026 Artist Project running March 26-29 in Toronto.
Gina Jacklin’s website, here, for more on her personal artistic journey.
Her Instagram, here.
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Beautiful.