Jessica Landau was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and raised mostly in rural South Carolina. Her artistic ventures have included completing her BFA at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exhibiting in galleries nationwide, and demonstrating glassblowing techniques for public and private special events. She has lived in Hawaii since 2003, during which time she has traveled to study and work at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington and Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. She currently assists with the glassblowing program at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her work is found in the Rohm and Haas permanent corporate collection and in private collections worldwide.
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I am inspired by natural settings in conjunction with the manmade grid, and the patterns created by mankind. My relationship to the environment in addition to relationships with people and the implicit patterns that occur serve as constant sources of inspiration. I make work that addresses problems. Specifically, there are two themes often at play in the work: predictions about the current lack of sustainability in a complex world, and the problems that crop up as traditional concepts of gender are abandoned, yet continue to be ingrained. These works are about transcendence.
Imagery is often based on human form and its similarity to landscape. Other images stem from fractal geometry, aerial photography, pollution, architecture, and the illustration of systems. There is a contrast present, the rigidity and strictness of a grid but also the release and fluidity of organic forms. The viewer is guided through space by bold color, undercurrents of light, and the significance of repetition. Mapping out the soothing conditioning and predictability of pattern by painting layer upon layer of color was once very therapeutic for me. Now I move forward into a space where pattern remains the dominant element, but is well supported by the painting without pretense of the conundrum of reconciling with a personal history.
The best works of art are those that dig deep, become personal. 'The personal is political," stated Carol Hanisch, back in 1969. The personal and the political may seem like contrasts, and I intend to forge a similar connection through this body of work. A work that reminds us of our roles and responsibilities of showing appreciation and respect: as human beings to one another, and to our environment.
Please contact the artist at (808)781-4043 or jesslandau_gmail.com for pricing / availability.
The first step in creating a mural is a consultation between artist and client. Landau exhibits a high degree of professionalism while providing this time, free of charge, to her prospective clients. Approximate measurements are taken, from which sketches will later be composed at her home studio. Style, subject matter, and process will be discussed, and her portfolio is available for review. Please have any logos and/or specific content prepared for review as well.
The second step in creating a mural is to create several small sketches of possible compositions and color options based on the clients' desires and the artist's research on the chosen theme and/or content. Landau selects the sketches she considers most suitable to the space and works these up into three medium sketches.
At this time, a second consultation is arranged, to review the research and sketches completed by the artist. From this meeting, the development of a final sketch will emerge, consolidating the vision of the artist with feedback from the client.
The final sketch is adapted (if necessary) and approved by the client and work begins. Landau creates a copy of the final sketch onto a grid and measures out a grid onto the wall as well. She transfers the image block by block onto the wall with thin lines of latex paint. Then she blocks in the major areas of color, upon which she will layer other colors to achieve depth and richness. She is a very hard worker and often completes commissions quicker than expected.
This commissioned cityscape mural was created for Hyperspective Studios, Incorporated in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Landau's glass artwork is available at the following locations: Vetri International Glass (Seattle and Tacoma locations, WA), Cedar Street Galleries (Honolulu, HI), The Art Shop at Moore College of Art and Design (Philadelphia, PA), The Museum Shop at The Contemporary Museum (Honolulu, HI), Volcano Art Center Gallery (Volcano, HI), Pele Signatures (Waikiki, HI), Ann Arbor Art Center Gallery Shop (Ann Arbor, MI), and Lanikai Home + Style (Kailua, HI). Please contact the artist for pricing / availability of paintings.
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(808) 781-4043
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