Stratospheric Cataclysm Oil on Wood 8"x10" 2016
Nothing is Everything No. 5: The Zen-like contradiction of Abel’s title echoes the enduring contrasts of her paintings. Abstract yet representational, fixed yet dynamic, seductive yet ambiguous, Abel’s work fascinates visually in the way a Buddhist Koan appeals yet withholds logical comprehension. ~ Betty Anne Brown, PhD
Biography
Lillian Abel has exhibited in New York City and Los Angeles and various venues across the United States. Also, Exhibited internationally in Krakow, Poland, Phnom Penh and Battanbang, Cambodia. Collections include Barry Zito, San Diego; Elinor Turner, Beverly Hills; Ellie Blankfort, Los Angeles; SRO Housing Corporation, Bob Crewe, Los Angeles; Xorin Balbes, Sowden House, Los Angeles; Susan Camiel, The Bond House, San Diego; The Walker Art Collection, Garnett, Kansas; Lawry Smith, Director, La MaMa Galleria, NY, NY; Elizabeth Hastings Peterfreund, NY, NY; and the Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation, NYC, Margaret Thomsen/Thomsen Gallery/Tappan NY
She is published in "The Woven Tale Press, Vol III, #1", 2020 debut issue, "Los Angeles Art Association Volume II, 2019 and Volume III 2020 Catalogs of Artists", "Material Matters", Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Exhibition Catalog, September 2017, National Show, Juror, Lilian Tone, Curator - Department of Painting and Sculpture, MOMA, NY, NY; "The Nature of Things" Mike Kelley Gallery, Exhibition Catalog, June, 2017, Curator, Karrie Ross, Venice California; Review: The Nature of Things: Magical Takes on the Physical World, Genie Davis, Diversions LA, July 10, 2017; "Generations 40 Hues Between Black & White" Catalog, Copyright @ 2015 OCCCA/VAALA, Catalog Design: Stephen Anderson, '40' logo by James Dinh; “Our Ever Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists”, by Karrie Ross, forward by Betty Brown, and “Artists, Art & Story: Southern California, Karrie Ross, Coordinator. Be It Now, Inc., Oct. 2013 and 2016; “Energy” 2011 Catalog, OCCCA, Howard Fox; the Los Angeles Art Association 2009 Catalog; Sammy Hoi, Juror; Art In Southern California (2009), Project Concept and Coordinator Irina D. Costache, Ph.D., Professor of Art History) "Insight/Inside LA" Exhibit, Jose Drudis-Biada Gallery at Mount Saint Mary’s College Curator: Jode Baral, CD Catalog; "Eleventh Annual Los Angeles Art Show - Five Centuries of Art", Exhibition Catalog, p. 117; "Streetwise art from skid row", by Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times Weekend Calendar, May 29, 2003; Architecture & Business, December 2000 (Poland).
Public Art and Commissions include: Hawthorne Police Department, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City and the Casino Aztar in Evansville Indiana.
In 1992, Abel founded The Art Workshop in downtown Skid Row, Los Angeles, whose mission is to mentor the Artists of the community. This Workshop is featured in the Documentary “Humble Beauty” by Letitia Schwartz & Judith Vogelsang, currently airing nationally on American Public Television. http://humblebeauty.com
Biography
Lillian Abel has exhibited in New York City and Los Angeles and various venues across the United States. Also, Exhibited internationally in Krakow, Poland, Phnom Penh and Battanbang, Cambodia. Collections include Barry Zito, San Diego; Elinor Turner, Beverly Hills; Ellie Blankfort, Los Angeles; SRO Housing Corporation, Bob Crewe, Los Angeles; Xorin Balbes, Sowden House, Los Angeles; Susan Camiel, The Bond House, San Diego; The Walker Art Collection, Garnett, Kansas; Lawry Smith, Director, La MaMa Galleria, NY, NY; Elizabeth Hastings Peterfreund, NY, NY; and the Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation, NYC, Margaret Thomsen/Thomsen Gallery/Tappan NY
She is published in "The Woven Tale Press, Vol III, #1", 2020 debut issue, "Los Angeles Art Association Volume II, 2019 and Volume III 2020 Catalogs of Artists", "Material Matters", Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Exhibition Catalog, September 2017, National Show, Juror, Lilian Tone, Curator - Department of Painting and Sculpture, MOMA, NY, NY; "The Nature of Things" Mike Kelley Gallery, Exhibition Catalog, June, 2017, Curator, Karrie Ross, Venice California; Review: The Nature of Things: Magical Takes on the Physical World, Genie Davis, Diversions LA, July 10, 2017; "Generations 40 Hues Between Black & White" Catalog, Copyright @ 2015 OCCCA/VAALA, Catalog Design: Stephen Anderson, '40' logo by James Dinh; “Our Ever Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists”, by Karrie Ross, forward by Betty Brown, and “Artists, Art & Story: Southern California, Karrie Ross, Coordinator. Be It Now, Inc., Oct. 2013 and 2016; “Energy” 2011 Catalog, OCCCA, Howard Fox; the Los Angeles Art Association 2009 Catalog; Sammy Hoi, Juror; Art In Southern California (2009), Project Concept and Coordinator Irina D. Costache, Ph.D., Professor of Art History) "Insight/Inside LA" Exhibit, Jose Drudis-Biada Gallery at Mount Saint Mary’s College Curator: Jode Baral, CD Catalog; "Eleventh Annual Los Angeles Art Show - Five Centuries of Art", Exhibition Catalog, p. 117; "Streetwise art from skid row", by Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times Weekend Calendar, May 29, 2003; Architecture & Business, December 2000 (Poland).
Public Art and Commissions include: Hawthorne Police Department, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City and the Casino Aztar in Evansville Indiana.
In 1992, Abel founded The Art Workshop in downtown Skid Row, Los Angeles, whose mission is to mentor the Artists of the community. This Workshop is featured in the Documentary “Humble Beauty” by Letitia Schwartz & Judith Vogelsang, currently airing nationally on American Public Television. http://humblebeauty.com