@ the Gibbes Museum of Art.
We will have a better view of the galleries tomorrow but, today, I wanted to share with you the one portrait that stood out from the entire collection of the Museum, in my eyes at least. I can’t explain why, but the longer I look at her, the more she captivates me.
Mary Whyte, 1999
by Jill Hooper (b. 1970)
Oil on canvas
A classically-trained painter, Jill Hopper has earned acclaim for her portraits, landscapes and still-life paintings. She paints from life with natural light and attentive engagement with her subjects is the hallmark of Hooper’s work. This portrait conveys Hooper’s deep respect for fellow Charleston artist Mary Whyte. Posed holding the tools of her trade, Whyte is clearly identified as an artist.
Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC
April 11th, 2018
The Humble Fabulist 