As a gallerist, what fuels your inspiration when selecting artists or themes for exhibitions?
When selecting artists for Gillian Jason Gallery to work with, there are three main questions that I ask myself. First, does looking at the artwork resonate with me enough to evoke an emotion? Second, does the artist have intellectually and/or culturally rigorous themes that provide a concept towards the way they create? And third, is there visible consistency within the practice? The combination of these answers help me shape how I work with the artist and where to place them within the gallery programme.
When it comes to exhibitions, each show must fit similar criteria to the above. All exhibitions at GJG are accompanied by a text on the wall and full catalogue, which provides rationales and academic weight to every selected for the show. While I solely work with female identifying artists, not every exhibition needs to have a feminist theme. Rather, it is about supporting each individual artist to make their passions and interests a reality.