The first time I saw the work of Jill Ricci, I was completely smitten. Her palette, use of texture, pattern and materials lend such a glamourous edge to her work. Wonderfully feminine and sophisticated yet rustic-ly urban. I’m giddy to have her as the Facebook Featured Artist for May! So much so that I find myself going to the Artsy Forager Facebook page just to gaze at her cover image. Is that weird?
Her work reminds me of the things I love so much about New York– the glamour and elegance of the city, its history and architecture, how it teems with life and colorful characters.
But even as we idealize the city, it hits us with its grittiness, its realness. As the song goes, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.” Ricci’s work shares that same energy, stubbornness and passion.
Like apartment windows in the city, each portal in Ricci’s work is a glimpse into a different world– graphic niches to discover and explore.
If you haven’t done so already, head over to the Artsy Forager Facebook page to see an album of more of my Jill Ricci faves– tell me which is your favorite! And of course, check out her website for even more gorgeousness!
Featured image is Bullseye, mixed media on canvas, 48×24. All images are via the artist’s website.
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12 responses to “May Facebook Featured Artist: Jill Ricci”
These are delicious! So many things I enjoy appear in her work. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you loved them as much as I do, Jo!
Thanks for sharing. I LOVE Jill’s work! It speaks to me, and I thank you for showcasing her work. Would love to see it up close and personal some time!
Me too! Glad you love her work as much as I do. 🙂
I like how the work looks so layered, as well as the way she uses patterns, color, and eyecatching details.
Reblogged this on nari's archive and commented:
I love it. very colorful but vintage.. I am going to fall in love with her work!!!!
Thanks for reblogging! It thrills me that so many people are loving Jill’s work.
Cheers!
Lesley
what a fab find! 😀
Glad you enjoyed Jill’s work!
I love your blog. It inspires me to get off the computer and go doodle. Right after I do some more yoga stretches that is.
Love it!
🙂