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Her Lilac Quilt

Her Lilac Quilt

by Rachel Lebo

Exhibition Dates: February to August 2024

Location: Kling Family Gallery West

In her exhibition Her Lilac Quilt, Lebo dedicated her paintings to a character named Marina. In these paintings, you can learn things about who Marina is as she carves out her own identity in her newly cohabited space with her boyfriend. From her Jeffrey Campbell thigh highs and pink dress to her love for art and sports, Marina is an enigma wrapped in a quilt of contradictions that she knits together with ease.

About the Artist: Rachel Lebo

Rachel Lebo grew up on the east coast in Baltimore County, Maryland. She currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri, working across media in painting, sculpture, and story-telling. She likes to step into other characters in order to explore ideas and herself.

Lebo received her MFA in visual arts from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019. She is the recipient of The Ernestine Betsberg and Arthur Over Scholarship. Rachel also received a Dubinsky scholarship to study at the Fine Arts Work Center. She has been featured in All the Art Magazine and her work has been shown in Richmond, Baltimore, and around the St. Louis area.

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  • This image highlights an exhibition space promoting "Her Lilac Quilt" by Rachel Lebo, on display from February to July 2024. A large, colorful poster showcases artwork from the series, featuring a green slipper and scattered clothing items. The accompanying text provides background on Rachel Lebo, her artistic inspiration, and her education, noting her MFA from Washington University in St. Louis. Digital displays and exhibit cases in the background further emphasize the gallery’s dedication to showcasing contemporary art and storytelling. The exhibit is sponsored by the Kling Family Foundation and part of the Lambert Art and Culture Program.
  • This image features a vibrant portrait painting mounted on a teal wall. The artwork depicts a person lounging on a colorful crochet blanket, wearing a Charlotte Hornets basketball jersey and purple boots. A drink cup with a straw rests nearby, adding a casual, relaxed atmosphere to the scene. The rich use of purples, blues, and other bold hues creates a lively and visually striking composition. The piece is "Marina" by Rachel Lebo
  • This image displays a gallery space with bold, brightly colored walls. On the bright pink walls are the pieces "510 lb. Leg lift" and "32 Park Dance Routine". The contrasting teal and pink walls enhance the vibrant atmosphere of the exhibit, drawing attention to the vivid colors and dynamic subjects of the paintings.
  • 510 lb leg lift by Rachel Lebo. This painting depicts a woman seated on a workout bench, holding dumbbells, and wearing a pink floral dress with patterned blue boots. Surrounding her are exercise equipment, including a barbell plate and a duffel bag. Bookshelves filled with various books line the left side, while a series of framed gray panels adorn the background.
  • This image shows a vibrant painting mounted on a magenta wall, titled "32 part dance routine." The artwork features a playful arrangement of clothing items, including colorful socks, a cowboy boot, and scattered garments, with a black hat resting on a chair in the background. The vivid colors and abstract composition give the piece a dynamic, expressive feel, inviting the viewer to imagine the story or movement behind the scene. A plaque with the artwork's title and a QR code is positioned to the right.
  • This painting, titled "In appreciation of Pam, Kim, and Dolly," is displayed on a teal wall. It depicts a woman sitting on an orange chair in a closet or dressing room, wearing a vibrant pink jacket and white knee-high boots. Behind her, a mirror reflects a monochromatic blue-toned version of her image. To the left, colorful clothing hangs in an open wardrobe, adding a dynamic mix of patterns and textures.
  • This image shows a painting, "Sitting in his chair" displayed on a light pink wall in the Kling Family Gallery. The artwork depicts a figure relaxing in an interior space, wearing a blue sports jersey and cowboy boots.
  • This image showcases a painting titled "Jeffrey Campbell Boots," displayed on a pink wall. The artwork features a pair of vibrant purple boots resting on a richly patterned teal and green surface. The bold contrast between the boots and the abstract background emphasizes the playful and stylish composition. A plaque with the title, date (2023), medium (oil on canvas), and a QR code is positioned to the right of the painting, inviting viewers to explore more about the piece.
  • This painting, titled "Pamela and Conehead," is displayed on a teal wall. The artwork features a scene with two dumbbells resting on a green surface, alongside a magazine showing Pamela Anderson embracing a character from the "Coneheads" movie.
  • This painting highlights a large, colorful crochet-inspired design, displayed on a pale pink wall. The textured blue background enhances the depth and complexity of the piece, capturing the warmth and charm of traditional crochet craftsmanship. A small plaque with a QR code is positioned on the right for further details.

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