{"title":"Jill Pearson","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/8287\/7540\/files\/JillPearson-ANighttoRemember-framed_480x480.jpg?v=1793389319\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJill Pearson (b. 1978) is an award winning abstract artist based in the Philadelphia area.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter receiving her BFA from The University of the Arts in 2001, she began her career as an illustrator and designer.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer early work as a digital collage illustrator continues to influence her fine art practice today, translated into the tactile language of layered abstract art created with acrylics, collage, and drawing media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJill has exhibited at galleries and art fairs throughout the Philadelphia region, and her work is held in private collections across the country.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShe has received numerous distinctions including first place in mixed media at the 2024 Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show and multiple awards from the nationally juried Faso BoldBrush contest.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer work has been featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePhiladelphia Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMain Line Today.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eArtsy Shark.com, Art \u0026amp; Color 360\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and more.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJill maintains a home studio in Chester County, Pennsylvania and continues to explore the endless possibilities of abstraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStatement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMy practice is rooted in a fascination with color, composition, and layering.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEarly in my career, illustration introduced me to visual communication through the creation of digital collages in Photoshop.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOver time, the process itself became more compelling than following the sketch, leading me towards abstraction and a more intuitive way of working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI create my mixed-media abstract works with acrylics, collage, and drawing media.  Layer by layer I build, obscure, reveal, and disrupt the surface, allowing each decision to influence what follows.  I respond to the painting as it develops , allowing uncertainty and chance to play an essential role, much like the way we live our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe accumulated layers create a visual history within each work, a dialogue between what is seen and what remains hidden.  Through color and composition I seek to evoke a memory, emotion, or sense of place while leaving room for the viewer’s own associations to enter the work.  Ultimately, my paintings are invitations to pause and look beneath the surface by embracing how our past experiences shape us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jill-pearson-a-night-to-remember-original-painting","title":"Jill Pearson, A Night to Remember - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Night to Remember\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 x 12 inches (13.5 x 13.5 framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAcrylic, collage, and oil pastel on a cradled panel finished with varnish and cold wax; with a maple float frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI create my mixed-media abstract works with acrylics, collage, and drawing media.  Layer by layer I build, obscure, reveal, and disrupt the surface, allowing each decision to influence what follows.  I respond to the painting as it develops , allowing uncertainty and chance to play an essential role, much like the way we live our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eView more abstract paintings by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pxpcontemporary.com\/collections\/jill-pearson\" title=\"Jill Pearson abstract painting\"\u003eJill Pearson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pxpcontemporary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68121528795378,"sku":"JPearson1000","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/8287\/7540\/files\/JillPearson-ANighttoRemember-framed.jpg?v=1793395580"},{"product_id":"jill-pearson-the-inside-of-a-gumball-original-painting","title":"Jill Pearson, The Inside of a Gumball - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inside of a Gumball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 x 12 inches (13.5 x 13.5 framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAcrylic, collage, and oil pastel on cradled panel finished with varnish and cold wax; maple float frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI create my mixed-media abstract works with acrylics, collage, and drawing media.  Layer by layer I build, obscure, reveal, and disrupt the surface, allowing each decision to influence what follows.  I respond to the painting as it develops , allowing uncertainty and chance to play an essential role, much like the way we live our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView more abstract paintings by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pxpcontemporary.com\/collections\/jill-pearson\" title=\"Jill Pearson abstract painting\"\u003eJill Pearson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pxpcontemporary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68121656328434,"sku":"JPearson1001","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/8287\/7540\/files\/JillPearson-TheInsideofaGumball-framed.jpg?v=1793395727"},{"product_id":"jill-pearson-expansion-original-painting","title":"Jill Pearson, Expansion - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 x 24 inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic, collage, and oil pastel on a birch panel finished with a satin varnish and black edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI create my mixed-media abstract works with acrylics, collage, and drawing media.  Layer by layer I build, obscure, reveal, and disrupt the surface, allowing each decision to influence what follows.  I respond to the painting as it develops , allowing uncertainty and chance to play an essential role, much like the way we live our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView more abstract paintings by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pxpcontemporary.com\/collections\/jill-pearson\" title=\"Jill Pearson abstract painting\"\u003eJill Pearson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pxpcontemporary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68121663373554,"sku":"JPearson1002","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/8287\/7540\/files\/JillPearson-Expansion-wall.jpg?v=1793395937"},{"product_id":"jill-pearson-spring-always-returns-original-painting","title":"Jill Pearson, Spring Always Returns - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Always Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 x 30 inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic, collage, and oil pastel on a gallery wrapped canvas with a satin varnish and off-white edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI create my mixed-media abstract works with acrylics, collage, and drawing media.  Layer by layer I build, obscure, reveal, and disrupt the surface, allowing each decision to influence what follows.  I respond to the painting as it develops , allowing uncertainty and chance to play an essential role, much like the way we live our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView more abstract paintings by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pxpcontemporary.com\/collections\/jill-pearson\" title=\"Jill Pearson abstract painting\"\u003eJill Pearson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pxpcontemporary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68121670910194,"sku":"JPearson1003","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/8287\/7540\/files\/JillPearson-SpringAlwaysReturns-wall.jpg?v=1793396085"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/8287\/7540\/collections\/JillPearson-ANighttoRemember-framed.jpg?v=1793389506","url":"https:\/\/www.pxpcontemporary.com\/en-ca\/collections\/jill-pearson.oembed","provider":"PxP Contemporary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}