Hilary Pecis

Hilary Pecis is a rising star in the painting world, known for her vibrant and detailed works that capture the beauty of everyday life. This monograph showcases more than 50 of her paintings, with contributions from writer Johanna Fateman and painter Lily Stockman. Pecis' work is in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions and has been exhibited in solo exhibitions around the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: Gregory Miller & Company

Hilary Pecis is a true magician of the art world, effortlessly transporting us to the vibrant dream we long to revisit. Her scenes transform into breathtaking dioramas, expanding, deepening, and sprouting intricate details with each stroke.

In her captivating paintings and drawings, Pecis creates a world that feels like a magical wonderland. Her scenes are like intricate dioramas, bursting with vibrant colors and bold lines that evoke a sense of joy and wonder. Whether it's a coffee table overflowing with books, the remnants of a dinner party, or a lush Southern California landscape filled with succulent plants, Pecis captures the quiet moments of life with a profound appreciation for the beauty in the ordinary.

This monograph, Hilary Pecis's first, showcases a collection of over 50 works painted between 2017 and 2021. Accompanied by a new text by writer and musician Johanna Fateman, who explores the artist's works in conversation with the history of representational painting, and a personal reflection by painter Lily Stockman, who shares her experiences as Pecis's unexpected studio-mate during the COVID-19 pandemic, this lavishly designed and fully illustrated volume invites us into the enchanting world of a rising new talent in painting.

Hilary Pecis's artistic journey has been met with widespread acclaim. Her solo exhibitions have been held at prestigious venues such as Rockefeller Center in New York (2021), Timothy Taylor Gallery in London (2021), Spurs Gallery in Beijing (2020), Rachel Uffner Gallery in New York (2020), and Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida (2019). Her work is held in the permanent collections of institutions like the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Aïshti Foundation in Beirut, and the Yuz Museum in Shanghai.

Based in Los Angeles, Hilary Pecis continues to create stunning works that captivate audiences worldwide. Her unique vision and artistic prowess have solidified her place as a rising star in the art world, and we can't wait to see what she will produce next.

Weight: 998g
Dimension: 279 x 236 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781941366400