Jill Inbar Photography 2024 Highlights
As 2024 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on a year brimming with artistic growth, vibrant community events, and unforgettable experiences. Your encouragement and support have been pivotal, and I’m excited to share the highlights of this remarkable journey with you.
Coignet Stone Building flanked by Whole Foods at 3rd and 3rd Streets, Brooklyn ©2024 Jill Inbar
Featured Work in 2024
Established Gallery
This year I was honored to participate along with many other artists in Established Gallery’s Twelve/Twelve, a small works show with a maximum dimension of 12 inches curated by Emily Chiavelli. Thanks to those of you who came to the opening night on Thursday, December 12th in Brooklyn, we had a blast. If you haven’t gotten a chance to check out the show, it's still up for another few weeks until January 12, 2025. It’s at 75B 6th Ave in Brooklyn (at the corner of Flatbush and a ½ a block from the ⅔ stop at Bergen St).
Arts Gowanus Open Studios (GOS)
GOS continues to be a highlight of my year! I love interacting with other Arts Gowanus Artists at this event and getting to hear the response of art enthusiasts to my work. I so appreciate that Arts Gowanus made my participation in this event possible and allowed me to hang my work at 540 President Street alongside hundreds of talented artists. This year I showcased some photographs from My Gowanus Souvenir series alongside other work from In the Magical Kingdom (my on-going family series), Prospect Park and winter scenes from Vail, Colorado.
Graffiti 3rd and Bond Street Gowanus Brooklyn, New York ©2024 Jill Inbar
Salon des Refusés by Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)
Thanks to BWAC for displaying one of my photographs in this year’s Salon des Refusés in Red Hook, Brooklyn at BWAC. The opening reception was a fantastic celebration, and the exhibition that originally ran through mid-October was extended because of excitement generated by the multiple articles in The New York Times and Hyperallergic about the show and its origins. Salon des Refusés showcased a diverse range of inspiring works from Brooklyn Artists. In addition, I appreciated the opportunity to give an artist talk about my work at BWAC this month.
Art Shabbat at CBE
This year I had the privilege of working with Bev Crilly to co-chair and curate Congregation Beth Elohim Community Art Show, Art Shabbat. I enjoyed participating in this event that fuses art and spirituality bringing neighbors and friends together in celebration of creativity.
The Patterns Gala
In May I donated Two Tanks and Metal Scrap, Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, New York from My Gowanus Souvenir to the Patterns Gala auction. This meaningful event supported @artsgowanus' efforts in advocacy and community building. The energy at the gala and seeing so many people come together to support local art was truly inspiring.
The Tower Show
I participated in The Tower Show, an imaginative collaboration with Arts Gowanus and The Other Art Fair. Using the iconic water tower as a canvas, artists infused their unique styles into 11”x17” pieces. It was a joy to be part of this group exhibition at ZeroSpace in Gowanus. I’m thrilled that I was able to help support Arts Gowanus by selling the work in this show.
It was an honor to be included as part of the Artists of Brooklyn mural created by Emily Chiavelli and Johnny Thorton located at 300 Nevins Street. For once - I was taller than everybody else; Thanks for posing with me Ben, Theresa and David!
Exhibitions and Art Discoveries
In 2024 I pushed myself to visit art galleries and museums whether in New York or while traveling. Travel highlights include visits to Vail, Colorado, Lucca, Florence & Milan, Italy and the Cotswolds and London in England. These experiences feed my creative spirit and deepen my appreciation for the interplay between place, history, and art. Below are a few notes about exhibitions that stood out to me:
Jade Doskow’s Freshkills: A New Wilderness at The Carol Shen Gallery at Packer Collegiate Institute. I loved seeing a large collection of photographs by my mentor Jade Doskow -- large, in person and on display in Brooklyn Heights this fall. Her persistence and carefully composed images continue to inspire me.
Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain - 1520-1920 was an exhibition of approximately 150 works at the Tate Britain in London, England that included paintings and photographs created by women from Tudor times through WWI. It was interesting to see a glimpse into this typically overlooked and underestimated group of artists who bucked societal expectations and overcame obstacles to pursue careers as artists and to venture to depict subjects they chose -- even if they were ones not conventionally portrayed by women or other artists.
Bernd & Hilla Becher at Paula Cooper Gallery gave me an opportunity once again to admire their systematic documentation of industrial structures. I love how their carefully composed photographs transform these mundane structures into fine art. They inspire me to find the sculptural qualities in everyday structures I see in Gowanus, Brooklyn and around the world.
Norman Parkinson: Always in Style's retrospective at Musėe McCord Stewart in Montreal, Canada combined his iconic images with displays of dresses and outfits represented in them. I recognized many of his brightly colored images as ones that I admired as a teenager in fashion magazines and have stuck in my mind over the years.
Giorgio Morandi -- Time Suspended part II. It was a special experience to see this large collection of Morandi paintings and drawings displayed in a townhouse on the Upper East Side in NYC. Visiting the show felt like you were getting to see unbelievably fantastic artwork in your friend’s old world style home. The appointment required meant that I got to see the show with almost no one else there except the few people working on the exhibition and his still lives resonate with me and impact me.
With Jade Doskow at Freshkills: A New Wilderness at The Carol Shen Gallery, Packer Collegiate Institute (Fall 2024).
Looking Ahead to 2025
As I reflect on this past year, I am filled with gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead. I anticipate new projects, collaborations, and the joy of connecting with all of you. Stay tuned for details on an exhibition opening on January 23, 2025 with some work from My Gowanus Souvenir series.
Stay updated on upcoming events and exhibitions through my website and Instagram.
Happy New Year!