Engineer Turned Artist
I have always been an artist, I just had to spend the last thirteen years as a mechanical engineer specializing in the field of energy to figure out exactly how I wanted to do express it. Alas, Jacqueline Hess Designs is born, a Durango-based studio specializing in art fusing the realm of energy efficiency with beauty.
Art: The quality production and expression or realm according to aesthetic principles of what is beautiful, appealing or of more than ordinary significance.
Energy: Energy transfers and transforms itself. The property of objects transferable among them via fundamental interactions which can be converted in form but not created or destroyed.
Art+Energy: Serving as an instrument of development and application of scientific knowledge and sustainable technologies for energy production and environmental protection in the form of sculpture and art.
Reshaping The Narrative of Waste.
My work forges beauty from the discarded, transforming forgotten fragments into breathtaking sculptures that not only captivates the eye but also serves a purpose in everyday life. The vision is to redefine the boundaries of artistry by infusing functionality into the realm of imagination.
Guided by a deep reverence for the environment and a commitment to responsible stewardship, I am dedicated to crafting art that not only captivates the soul but also honors the planet. By breathing new life into discarded materials and championing the ethos of reduce, reuse, and recycle, forging a path towards a more sustainable future. With each sculpture I create, I strive to inspire others to embrace eco-conscious practices and cherish the interconnectedness of all living things.
Jacqueline Hess Designs creates that which fuels creativity, ignites mind and provides inspiration. Promoting public awareness, understanding and appreciation. Providing art that also serves the purpose of taking away from overall energy consumption.
What I Make:
Recycle: Trash to treasure, I take items thrown away and turn them into sculptural art pieces. I have always found junk yards to be a place of romance. Piles of metal found in the barn can be an entrance sculpture. A pile of old, rusty car parts can be a new fence. The ideas are endless. Sustainable sculpture.
Reduce: Promoting and creating items and design that can help reduce overall energy use. Jacqueline Hess has spent over ten years in the field of energy efficiency as a mechanical engineer. Experience ranges from oil and gas energy efficiency, solar, wind technology, building energy efficiency to five years as a certified energy auditor consulting on how to improve energy efficiency in buildings as well as implementing all recommended measures. Jacqueline Hess Designs is also available for consulting on energy efficiency improvements that uniquely take into consideration art, interior design and aesthetic. Whether you want to improve a community space, want to upgrade your home efficiency and aesthetic or are looking for a commercial space to be improved, Jacqueline Hess Designs is available for professional consultations.
Reuse: Sustainable sculpture can include repurposing and reusing items that may have been previously discarded. An old truck turned into garage décor, your favorite bike made into garden art that can be cherished forever, your grandpa’s lantern turned into a kitchen centerpiece. Material can be transformed.
