Smoke Signals, 2007 by Clare Grill

Please join us at the gallery tonight, Friday, January 15th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the opening of What You're Told, six paintings on canvas and eleven works on paper by the lovely three-time edition-maker Clare Grill. We released a The Overachievers earlier this week*, and the original painting on which the print is based is part of the new show.

The Overachievers by Clare Grill

We've been eagerly anticipating sharing Clare's work with you since the idea first came up last year, so we are beyond excited that the day is finally here. And, as we've said before (and you can see for yourself), there is no match to seeing Clare's paintings in-person. The layers of paint are dense with a luscious texture that suggests the canvas has just barely dried. The works tap into what Jen called "those mysterious years of childhood," full of self-awareness as well as great sentimentality.

So without further ado, we hope to see you at the JBG tonight!

What You're Told
Opening: Friday, January 15th, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
On View: January 16th - February 27th, 2010
Jen Bekman Gallery
6 Spring Street
New York, NY

*Clare also has two other editions—Cake and Assignment—still available on 20x200: