JESS January 5 - 29, 2005 Gallery Paule Anglim is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by Jess(1923-2004). With representative works from the early 50's to 1970, the exhibition pays homage to Jess' much respected contribution. His unique imagery, evolved from mythology and fables both playful and profound, has long been admired by critics, curators and writers. Using paper collage or his eccentric painting techniques, Jess' pictures referenced ancient stories and invented symbols. Jess constructed a private world of delicate beauty and gentle absurdity. Many works are accompanied by texts or incorporate words. Images and words were matched with a finesse that plays with expectations of narrative, as well as depth and color. Many pieces illustrate the creative climate of his working relationship with his companion the poet Robert Duncan, and their now-famous circle of literary and artistic friends. Jess' work developed independently of the Art movements of the Fifties and Sixties, and has been noted for presaging some of the ideas and attitudes of Pop Art. "Jess: A Grand Collage", the major retrospective of 1993-1994 toured the following museums: The Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Whitney Museum in New York. A reception will be held on Thursday, January 6th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Image: Jess,The Enamored Mage, Translation #6, 1965, Oil on canvas on wood, 24.5" x 30"