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“Sacrifice”, a drawing of George Floyd, graphite on paper, by Jessica Libor 2020.
Sacrifice
03 Wednesday Jun 2020
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Artist, Reader, Writer Exhibition
29 Wednesday Jan 2020
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Hello friends, I am excited to let you know that my piece “Prima Donna”, is being exhibited at the Da Vinci Art Alliance for their exhibition “Artist, Reader, Writer II.” This is a very unique exhibition that pairs the artwork of many different artists with a passage from literature of the artist’s choosing. As for “Prima Donna”, I chose a passage from The Phantom of the Opera, as it reminded me of a scene from the story.
Prima Donna, oil and gold leaf on panel, by Jessica Libor
If you are interested in collecting this piece please send me an email at jlibor@jessicalibor.com.
Artist, Reader, Writer II is a DVAA Members-only exhibition that explores the relationship between the written word and visual art through an exercise of comparison. Each artist submitted two items: an original artwork of their own creation, and a short accompanying text displayed next to their work of art that is not of their own creation. The union formed between the two objects creates a new conceptual relationship, altering the experience of viewing artwork with the addition of written language. The relationships formed through these pairings offer context, juxtapose, balance, obscure, and generate new meaning.
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The opening for the exhibition is on Wednesday, January 28th from 6 to 8pm at the Da Vinci Art Alliance, at 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia. The show is up until February 16th, so it’s a perfect art happening for Valentine’s day! To learn more about the show and gallery, visit here.
The participating artists are as follows: Alessandra Stradella, Angelo Benedetto, Annie Stone, Arlene Solomon, Barbara B. Rosin, Barbara Dirnbach, Catherine Bancroft, David Deakin, Deirdre Doyle, Don Gordon, Eddy Rhenals, Edward W Keer, Eleanor Levie, Ellen Rosenberg, Erika Kuciw, Florence Weisz, Floyd Kelley, Gary Grissom, Gillian Cavoto, Gloria Klaiman, Harriet Hill, Irving Sears, Jennifer Brinton Robkin, Jessica Libor, Jill Cucci Smith, Jim Strickler, Joellyn Ross, Juli Snyder, Kenneth Veith, Kit Donnelly, Lauren J. Sweeney, Leslie K. Brill, Linda Dubin Garfield, Linnie Greenberg, Marilyn Stubblebine, Mario Nascati, Maryanne Buschini, Nancy E Cooke, Ona Kalstein, Patricia Mancini, Penelope Tsaltas Lisk, Phyllis Anderson, Polly Kooperman, Rachael Switalski, Reyna Howkins, Robert Zurer, Rosalind Bloom, Sally K. Eisenberg, Sam Koren, Sandi Neiman Lovitz, Sarah R. Bloom, Selene Nunez Cruz, Susan Cantor-Uccelletti, Susan M. Gordon, Ted Warchal, Tony Anthony, Vicente Ortiz Cortez, Willard Johnson, and William Timmins.
Podcast launch: The Inspired Painter with Jessica Libor
18 Saturday Jan 2020
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I’m very excited to announce the launch of a podcast, “The Inspired Painter with Jessica Libor”.
If you’re an artist who wants to create an amazing and fulfilling career and life, this podcast is for you! I’ll be sharing inspiration that has worked for me and art-world insights and tips. My goal for this podcast is to help you feel in control of your art career and empowered to be the best artist you can be.
The podcast will be available on Podbean, Apple and Spotify. I hope it brings you value!
With love, light and creativity,
Lady of the Manor Fashion Story at the Rodin Museum
25 Wednesday Dec 2019
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Jessica Libor, photo by Kerasan Lamar
Rodin is my favorite sculptor. Ever since I saw his work at his home museum in Paris, I was in love with his work. In Philadelphia, we have a small but gorgeous museum of his work, that I love! In a collaboration with Ms. Malena’s Vintage Boutique and Kerasan Lamar Photography, who photographed all the images with me in them, we decided on this location to tell the story of the amazingly detailed turn of the century jacket and robe. I loved the combination of these pieces and the backdrop of the beautiful and elegant sculptures and architecture. To see more of Malena’s Vintage Boutique, check it out here! I am such a fan of this shop, and have many of my dresses in my personal collection from her. I highly recommend! And now, to feel this elegant every day…
December Exhibition at Gristle Gallery in New York
23 Monday Dec 2019
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I am thrilled to announce that three small pieces of mine are showing at Gristle Gallery in New York.
Forbidden Love, by Jessica Libor
Forest Royalty, by Jessica Libor
Odette, by Jessica Libor
These pieces are all inspired by myths and fairy tales. Each scene is 2.5″ x 3.5″ and is oil on arches paper mounted on cardboard, with accents of real 23 karat gold leaf. The first is “Forbidden Love,” a romantic interlude between a mermaid and fisherman.
The second is “Odette,” a stylized painting of the story made famous by the ballet, “Swan Lake.” Each day Odette turns into a swan.
The third is “Forest Royalty,” inspired by the rulers of the forest in some alternate universe.
Each piece is $100 and can be acquired by contacting Gristle Gallery at gallery@gristletattoo.com .
The Winter Starlight Art Collection
23 Saturday Nov 2019
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Just finished up a calming session of candlelit yoga before heading back to the studio. Art can be so mental; you’re in your head so much thinking of compositions and colors and textures and ideas…once can’t forget you need a body to do the creative work, so yoga breaks are an essential! That being said, I’ve been working nonstop on a little mini holiday collection! It’s very inspired by night time and starlight on snow, winter pines and crescent moons. I will be releasing it on Black Friday with a timed discount to my email subscribers first before releasing it on social media. If you’d like to get the first look, click here and you’ll be on the list to get the special discount.
The picture above is what my complimentary gift wrapping looks like for the holidays! All orders that are handmade will arrive looking similar to this package 🙂 I’m obsessed with these wrappings…silver purples and icy blue satins, and shimmering tulle!
And now a little preview of my handmade ornaments…snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes…silver white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things! The picture above is a sample as well as the video below (it’s fun to see it sparkle!) It’s been such a delight creating these unique ornaments, each one hand signed and painted by me. These are part of the Winter Starlight collection! Join my email list by clicking here to get access when they are released.
More from the Winter Starlight collection. Original one of a kind handmade paintings with accents of 23 karat gold. Drops exclusively to my email list on Black Friday with a sweet little deal…click here to be included.
And another gem below, from the Winter Starlight collection…”Blue Pines.” It was such fun sourcing these vintage frames and dreaming up scenes to fill them with!
This one is under glass, as it’s watercolor and pastel on paper. The Winter Starlight collection will be released on Black Friday to my email list and 10% of the sales will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the leading research hospitals in developing life saving cures for children with serious diseases. If you’d like to see the collection when it drops, click here to be included!
Florence Memories
15 Friday Nov 2019
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“Everything about Florence seems to be colored with a mild violet, like diluted wine.” —Henry James, 1869 • I was fortunate enough to spend a summer in Florence a few years ago, studying painting with the @florenceacademyofart . It was the first time I experienced a step by step process of building a painting, and was amazed at the results that could be achieved—paintings that looked like old master works—by following the same steps they used carefully. I was instantly hooked in this ultimate fantasyland of classical painting. That summer seems golden and beautiful, in part because of the overwhelming art that filled the city. This photo is from Florence, Italy, at the Villa Medicea de Lillian… I couldn’t find the photographer, but it is representative of the beautiful structures and paintings that are around every corner in the beautiful city. What is a city that has influenced your art?
Into the coppery halls: the end of autumn
13 Wednesday Nov 2019
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Into the coppery halls; of beech and intricate oak; to be close to the trees; as they whisper together; let fall their leaves!
—Whim Wood, by Katherine Towers ✨. The first frost has come and winter is almost upon us. Each season brings its own aesthetic I enjoy for its own reasons. The end of autumn feels very mysterious and elusive to me.
What’s your power color?
31 Thursday Oct 2019
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Color is powerful, especially to us creatives. Color can determine your mood, and has been proven to effect the way that we feel. I’ve always been drawn to purple and lavender colors. I love this current time of year because it’s socially acceptable to let your personality really shine with unusual costume choices. I was able to break out my lavender wig this week, and it was so much fun! It definitely let out a different part of my personality, something more playful and more creative. Just seeing myself embody this color made me feel differently! So what about you? What’s your power color? Here’s an interesting list of colors, and what some experts think they represent. Red: ambition energy, confidence, bold, passionate. Pink: sensitive, intuitive, loving, caring, respect. Purple: fantasy, creativity, distinguished, modesty, deep. Black: strength, power, professional, accurate. Orange: freedom, social, warmth, motivation, impulsive. Yellow: optimism, energetic, fun, logical, attentive. Gray: balance, neutral, timeless, practical, solid. Green: growth, nature, equilibrium, positivity, stable. Navy: responsible, integrity, trust, peace, order. Blue: ambition, perspective, aware, open. Let me know your power color and what you associate with it in the comments, I’m curious to hear!
Self Care Enhances Creativity
29 Tuesday Oct 2019
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I don’t know about you guys, but I often feel like I am rushing around every day, trying to check off a list of things to do and never seem to have quite enough time. It gets to the end of the day, and I always wish that I had more time to get the needed things done. The to do list actually never ends. There’s always more that we could be accomplishing and that we could be striving for in life. I took some time out this week and allowed myself to just relax for an afternoon. I allowed myself the luxury of a bubble bath. I read a few articles that were interesting to me and generally enjoyed doing nothing for a few hours! I honestly can’t remember the last time that I did this. At the end of that time, I realized that I was in such a relaxed and creative state of mind. I felt more playful, more optimistic, and so excited to dive back into the paintings and the projects that I’m currently working on. The time away made those things feel interesting and dynamic again. Also, we must remember that we are not machines! We are organic human beings who need rest I need variety in our lives. We can’t be healthy if all we do is work and all we do is put stress on our self to constantly be accomplishing things. Life is about more than that. Also, what is the point of accomplishing all these things if you can’t even enjoy life? So, I highly recommend taking some time to just relax and guilt free do nothing for a few hours once in a while. You might be surprised how positively it affects you, when you are so much more excited to be present in your artwork, and in your life!