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Jessica Libor at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

04 Friday Sep 2015

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Jessica Libor at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with "Philadelphia Dusk"

Jessica Libor at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with “Philadelphia Dusk”

Hello friends, I am completely ecstatic to be a part of a super cool event being held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  I was asked to participate by donating a piece, and have created “Philadelphia Dusk.”   In “Philadelphia Dusk,” a 30″ by 40″ oil painting, I wanted to capture that moment in the evening where the light becomes golden, and bathes everything in an unearthly beauty. Any grittiness is washed away for a moment as the city becomes an idealized version of itself: golden, optimistic, a city of dreams. The clouds framing the city become a perfect backdrop for the light, inspired by Maxfield Parrish’s gilded fairy tale clouds. Here’s the piece.

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Philadelphia Dusk, oil on canvas, 30%22 by 40%22, Jessica Libor 2015

The piece will be available to bid on that evening at the event during a silent auction.  The event is called “Fall into Street Art”, and will be held in an underground passageway beneath the Philadelphia Museum of Art.     Here’s what the space looks like.

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The event is presented by Neiman Marcus.  And here’s what the invitation says word for word:

Join Philly’s most culturally connected contemporaries as the season’s hottest soiree goes underground. Inspired by the city’s vibrant street art and held in the Museum’s hidden tunnel, this event will be unforgettable. Enjoy mouthwatering street fare, open bar, music, and live performance, all while supporting the Museum. #fallintoart

VIP ticket holders arrive at 7:30 p.m. and experience an open bar featuring ales and cocktails, street fare, live performance, access to a private lounge, and celebratory gift.

$85 per person
$65 per Young Friend member

Standard ticket holders arrive at 8:00 p.m. and enjoy street fare, open bar, and live performance.

$60 per person
$40 per Young Friend member

Get your tickets online at www.tickets.philamuseum.org.

I hope to see you there!!  Enjoy your labor day weekend 🙂  Thanks for reading and feel free to share and invite your friends as well.

New painting: Swoon

12 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Swoon, oil on panel, 6"x6", Jessica Libor 2014

Swoon, oil on panel, 6″x6″, Jessica Libor 2014

This week I finished this new painting I’m calling “Swoon.”  It’s oil on panel and is 6″x6″.  I’m excited about it because it integrates softness and detail with strong abstract shapes.

It’s available for sale on the shop by clicking here!

As always thank you so much for stopping by, and don’t forget to sign up and subscribe so you don’t miss a post.  Enjoy this beautiful day and stay creative,

Jessica

Advice from a Whitney Biennial Curator

01 Tuesday Apr 2014

Posted by Jessica Libor in Artist Profiles, Exhibitions, Inspiration, Journeys, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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Far right, Anthony Elms

Far right, Anthony Elms

Last week I met for coffee with Anthony Elms, one of the curators for the 2014 Whitney Biennial.  I wanted his input on a performance art piece that I have been thinking about doing for a while, and Mr. Elms was kind enough to meet with me.  Anthony was the perfect person to ask because of his background working with performance artists.  I also liked the exhibiting he curated, “White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart,” which gathered together artists who dealt with themes of adornment, clothing, and self-presentation.  He currently works as the Assistant Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art.  (Another exhibition he curated: “A Unicorn Basking in the Light of Three Glowing Suns”.  Love it!)  To learn more about Anthony Elms, click here.

Anthony Elms speaking at the Press Preview for the Whitney Bienniale.  Photos courtesy of Zimbio.com

Anthony Elms speaking at the Press Preview for the Whitney Bienniale. Photos courtesy of Zimbio.com

I dropped by the ICA early to check out the galleries before meeting Anthony.  The ICA has an impressive gallery space with soaring ceilings and fascinating work that screams cutting edge.  I was particularly fascinated with the videos, and enjoyed taking them in.

Institute of Contemporary Art

Institute of Contemporary Art

Mr. Elms met me in the lobby, and we walked over to a local coffee shop.  Anthony has an unassuming air, with a dapper style accented by large colored glasses frames which betray an occupation in the arts.  Once we had out coffees in hand, we settled down to business.  I asked for specific advice about my performance project, which poses special challenges because it involves animals in a public space.  Mr. Elms gave me some great project-specific advice regarding my idea.   Obviously a thinker, he paused to consider what he was saying, asking specific questions, and gathering information before responding.  When I asked for general advice for young emerging artists, he mentioned two  qualities that he looks for in the work he selects for shows as a curator.

The first quality he mentioned  is commitment to the vision, dedication.  It must be obvious that the artist is serious about their work.  This comes across in how extensive their work is, and also how much work and effort the artist is putting into their practice.

The second quality he mentioned was that the artist be “asking interesting questions.”  When I dug deeper for more specifics, Mr. Elms explained that these interesting questions may be about the medium that they are using, a certain subject matter, or even about the art world.  “Work that makes you think,” he said.

So, the advice in a nutshell was to be committed to your practice, and ask questions with your art.  A perfect combo of technical, hard work and brainy intelligence.  That’s where things get tricky–it can be easy to fall on one side of the other, placing all your efforts as an artist into concept with little thought to technique, or making technique heavy work with little content.  The trick is the balance between the two.

We parted ways cordially, and I promised to send a link to documentation if my performance piece comes to fruition.  Thanks to this conversation, it seems like it could be possible.

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The Rending

24 Thursday Oct 2013

Posted by Jessica Libor in Exhibitions, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Uncategorized

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This past weekend I exhibited my first installation piece, The Rending. It is a combination of video and interactive sculpture elements. I would like to thank Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the staff there for allowing me the chance to exhibit, and for the ample help and support in setting up the installation. The Rending was exhibited October 19, 20 and 21, 2014, in conjunction with Graduate Open Studios.

The centerpiece of The Rending is the video, which I could not have produced without the filming and technical help of my friend Michael Grasso. Thank you for your patience and assistance! Also, there would be no star without Julianne Kelley, who did an amazing job getting into character.

The Rending starts before you enter the installation, with the request to remove your shoes. Once the viewer removes their shoes, they pull aside a pink silk curtain to reveal a semi-darkened room, with the video projected onto the far wall.

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IMG_4231IMG_4194As the viewer steps inside, they are stepping over 14,000 rose petals that are covering the ground. The scent of fresh roses permeates the room. The viewer may watch the video standing or choose to sit on the cushions placed in the center of the room, covered with a pink and gold tapestry cloth. If the viewer looks up, they are confronted with their own image surrounded by rose petals, reflected in a rectangular, gold-framed mirror. The mirror hangs at approximately nine feet above the ground by four gold chains. The audio of the film, with a soft, siren-like voices, also lulls the viewer and allows them to step into a dream like state.

The Rending has a reflective mood that is meant to be experienced by one or two people at a time. The video plays on loop, which allows for the viewer to watch it a few times if they choose.

This was my first time exhibiting an installation, and it was a very positive experience! I thought Graduate Open Studios would be the perfect time to test the idea on strangers who had no prior contact to my work. I stayed close to the exhibit during the times The Rending was open, working on a painting, but paying attention to how people responded and how I felt working in this medium. In a way it is more instant-gratification, like theatre. You immediately get a response from viewers, and engage them more directly by encouraging participation with your art. My favorite part was seeing people’s faces as they emerged from the installation. A lot of people seemed happy and uplifted, and a few told me they were really touched. Everyone had a unique response. I also enjoyed hearing people inside the room as they responded to seeing the thousands of petals, and to different parts of the film.

Julianne Kelley, star of The Rending, enters the installation

Julianne Kelley, star of The Rending, enters the installation

Mary McCann in the installation

Mary McCann in the installation

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I want to thank everyone who came out to see The Rending, and for my fellow students and professors who made this such a great experience for me by participating in and supporting this venture. I hope to do more in the near future, as an extension of my paintings and drawings.

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