In Polly Jacobs Giacchina’s artistic practice, protection and connection emerge as central themes through her woven fiber sculptures. Her interlaced forms manifest as physical expressions of emotional shelter, drawing inspiration from humanity’s instinctive need to seek safety and support.

Giacchina’s work bridges ancient craft traditions with contemporary artistic expression, with careful manipulation of reinterpreted materials.  Her sculptures, deeply rooted in basketry and hand-weaving techniques, demonstrate her profound understanding of both natural and synthetic materials. The inherent flexibility and tactile qualities of fiber allow her to create forms that lean, support, and sometimes intentionally fall just short of touching—a physical metaphor for the complex dynamics of human connection. The relationship between form and meaning emerges from her deep engagement with nature and lived experiences, to seek emotional well-being.

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