Jill O'Bryan
Overview
Jill O'Bryan (b. 1956, Chicago, IL) is an artist whose practice lives between meditation and aesthetics. Though the artist's practice initially centered painting, a fruitful love affair with the tranquility of Southwestern landscapes combined with a diligent practice of mindfulness has enabled O'Bryan to expand into works both 2D and sculptural that examine the place of breath and the body in relation to the natural world.
O'Bryan has exhibited internationally at spaces like the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Esteban Vicente in Segovia, Spain and Galerie Annick Ketele in Antwerp, Belgium among numerous others. The artist has also shown extensively in New Mexico through institutions including the New Mexico Museum of Art, Center for Contemporary Art and Mayeur Projects. Her work is also housed in the permanent collections of institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum, National Gallery of Art, and the Davis Museum at Wellesley College.
Exhibitions
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Print & Craft Showcase: Known Points
In collaboration with form & concept 26 Jan - 16 Mar 2024'Known Points features literal landscapes, abstract evocations of place, and cultural landscapes,' says Director Jordan Eddy. 'My favorite artworks in the show blend all three approaches to placemaking.' In Known...Read more -
Jill O'Bryan: Breathing with the Elements
Extended through September 3 17 Jun - 3 Sep 2022This solo exhibition offers an intimate window into Jill O’Bryan’s artistic practice in rural New Mexico. Sculptures, ground rubbings, photographs, paintings and drawings align the breath with the body, and the mind with the world.Read more
Events
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Opening Reception: Paper Trails
5-7 pm 27 Oct 2023Join us to celebrate Paper Trails , a mixed media exhibition that draws compelling links between printmaking icons and contemporary sculptors. The show is a...Read more -
Closing Reception: Dancing with the Elements
4:00 pm (MT) 27 Aug 2022Join dancers Tamara Johnson and Whitney Jones as they perform a responsive dance performance in celebration of artist Jill O'Bryan's exhibition, Breathing with the Elements...Read more -
Reception: Breathing with the Elements
5-7pm 24 Jun 2022Join acclaimed artist Jill O'Bryan for the opening reception of her premiere solo show at Zane Bennett Contemporary Art: Breathing with the Elements. Jill O'Bryan...Read more
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