Phantom Galleries is proud to present:
The Women Judy Rookstool solo exhibition
Artist’s reception: First Friday, November 1st 5pm–9pm
“Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.” -- Paul Klee
For San Jose-based artist Judy Rookstool, art-making is a means of exploring what she observes and communicating her observations to others in conversation with paint. Her art encourages the viewer to see beyond their personal realm to engender empathy for and understanding of the human journey – especially womankind.
Whether combining joyful colors or moody chromas, her paintings transcribe emotions and render a history of unexpected elements in a manner that elicits thoughtful introspection and compassion.
For The Women, Judy probes multiple aspects of what it is to be female: celebrating their public strength in the In Her Element series, illuminating their private struggles in her Faces series, and depicting their resolve to transcend earthly restrictions in BirdWoman.
These are women who will be heard.
Purchase inquiries may be directed to www.judyrookstoolart.com
Fifteen percent of all sales will go to Next Door Solutions, a SCC women’s shelter.
About the Artist:
Judy is active in the local arts community. Her work is held by private collectors and over time exhibited at: The Triton Museum, Mineta San Jose International Airport Showcase, Kaleid Gallery, WORKS Gallery, Mexican Heritage Plaza School of Arts & Culture Gallery, Phantom Galleries, Campbell Museums, San Jose Jazz Public Art Gallery, Cathy Down Gallery, University Arts, Evergreen Valley College Library Gallery, San Jose City College Gallery SVOS, Silicon Valley Virtual Open Studios, Marin Society of Artists Online Gallery, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Online Gallery, Las Lagunas Online Gallery, and ArtFluent Online Gallery.
Exhibition dates: November 1, 2024–January 11, 2025
Gallery hours: Daily 9am–5pm, and First Fridays 5pm–9pm.
Phantom Galleries at The Pierce Apts. Lobby Gallery
2 Pierce Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
408-271-5151
info@PhantomGalleries.com