By Jannick Wildberg
Jannick Wildberg’s artwork can be viewed at Triumph Brewery (Princeton), in an exhibition entitled “Creating Space”, until November 24th 2012.
Art Statement:
“My art springs from a desire to communicate about the intense experience of being in this world, about our need to slow it down perhaps, or to gather ourselves and seek tranquility. Rather than projecting my own limited perspective, I hope to engage the viewer in an aesthetic dialogue and create an opportunity for reflection and empathy.
Beauty is in every sentient being, and my portraits try to capture the physical uniqueness of each model; but more importantly, my paintings aim to represent the energy, presence and vibrancy of life that inheres in every one of us. In mysterious ways, people create space around themselves, radiating cognizant awareness with their gaze; it is this intangible atmosphere that entices us to connect with one another and communicate. My large-scale oil portraits amplify this subtle, luminous space and make it harder to remain indifferent.
In my abstract or figurative compositions I often use, in addition to oils, other kinds of media, such as plaster, fabric, and pigments, to create texture and engage on a visceral level. I find myself inspired by the rich and colorful art of Tibet; painting a Buddha, for example, helps me find stillness, peace, and balance. Both my abstract paintings and realistic portraits celebrate the preciousness of life in all its fragility, and thus invite us to reconnect…”
Triumph is located at 138 Nassau Street, in Princeton, NJ 08540. The gallery/restaurant hours are: Monday- Thursday: 11AM-1 AM; Friday-Saturday: 11AM – 2 AM; Sunday: 12 PM – 12 AM.
For more information, contact the artist directly at [email protected] or www.jannickwildberg.com.

