Jenna Gribbon's 'Rainbows in Shadows' at MASSIMODECARLO Milan

Jenna Gribbon's solo exhibition 'Rainbows in Shadows' opened at MASSIMODECARLO's Milan venue, showcasing her contemporary figurative painting that bridges digital culture and traditional technique. The Knoxville-born artist (1978) presents works that capture fleeting moods from the digital universe within the framework of centuries-old painting practices. Her paintings combine impeccable technique with evocative atmospheres, depicting serene queer domestic scenes infused with 18th-century painting references and New York interior elegance. Key works include 'Me and my Celestial Clamp Light' (2025), 'Full Spectrum Shadows' (2025), 'Prismatic Rituals' (2025), 'Sylvia and Light in our Corner' (2025), and 'Is it the Brightness or the Darkness that Draws You in?' (2025). The compositions feature calibrated mischief, often centered on female breasts with raspberry-colored nipples, while smaller pieces focus on light effects on a dog's fur or the feathery texture of a flower bouquet. The exhibition title invites viewers to catch an iridescent glimmer of optimism in everyday existential penumbras, proposing a disenchanted Epicurean way of life.