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Judith Schaechter's stained-glass exhibition 'The Life Ecstatic' closes Saturday at Claire Oliver Gallery

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Judith Schaechter's exhibition 'The Life Ecstatic' concludes this Saturday at Claire Oliver Gallery. The show features stained-glass panels created in 2016, including a lightbox piece measuring 31 x 29 x 4 inches. Schaechter's work draws inspiration from Mexican muralists, mannerism, Pattern & Decoration painting, and gothic church glazing techniques. Her secular imagery combines ethereal and grotesque elements with earnest camp sensibilities. The artist's meditations in glass demonstrate both social awareness and personal introspection through vibrant, intense compositions. The exhibition was featured in artcritical's daily listings for New York, Philadelphia, and other locations. Claire Oliver Gallery represents the artist and hosts this presentation of her stained-glass works.

Key facts

  • Judith Schaechter's exhibition 'The Life Ecstatic' is on view
  • The show closes Saturday at Claire Oliver Gallery
  • Features stained-glass panels including a 2016 lightbox piece
  • Work measures 31 x 29 x 4 inches
  • Influences include Mexican muralists and gothic church glazing
  • Imagery is secular despite religious technique references
  • Artcritical featured the exhibition in their daily listings
  • Show was promoted as a featured exhibition from THE LIST

Entities

Artists

  • Judith Schaechter

Institutions

  • Claire Oliver Gallery
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • Philadelphia

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