June 2-27
New paintings by Jean Plough
Muse Gallery, 52 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
musegalleryphiladelphia.com

Artist Statement – Jean Plough

During the pandemic, I spent time each day outside looking up at the sky. Clouds appeared and then were gone. Sunlight moved, and light changed from moment to moment. Everything was transitory, and couldn’t be held on to. Afterwards, I often experienced a feeling of wellbeing, and I would begin a painting.

Ephemera comes from the Greek word ephemeros. It means something that exists for a short period of time, or occurs only once. These paintings represent something fleeting and elusive. They refer to momentary experiences that lasted for only a limited time. My technique was playful, and allowed me to use existing shapes and textures to suggest others. An expressive raw line quality was also important.

During this year of social isolation, I often felt raw, and I experienced deeply the impermanence of many things, and I became more aware of the simplicity of nature, sight, sound, and color.

Gallery Hours:
First Friday: June 4, 5 to 8 PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12 – 5 
or by appointment.
267 275 7305
Masks are required
Artist’s contact: jeanplough@gmail.com
Website: jeanplough.com
Instagram @jeanplough, @musegalleryphila