Jade Pergl: Contemporary Painting and Sheer Fabric Art

Jade Pergl is a contemporary painter and artist residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She earned her BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Her creative practice centers on themes of femininity, magic, and imagination, often intertwining these concepts with personal narratives and emotional depth. Pergl’s methodology is distinct for its focus on sheer, stretched fabrics as a primary medium. By utilizing these transparent surfaces, she allows light to interact with the work in a way that reveals the underlying structural frameworks. This exposure of the support system is intentional, designed to prompt a dialogue regarding the physical and conceptual limits of painting. The tension between the painted surface and the architecture of the piece is central to her exploration of control, vulnerability, and balance. Her work often utilizes hyper-feminine color palettes and organic forms, such as vining flora, which navigate the confines of the stretcher bars. Jade Pergl has showcased her work in various venues, including solo exhibitions like 'Delicate Reminders' and several group shows across Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Her art has been recognized for its ability to function as both a ghostly monochrome from afar and a dense network of organic linework upon closer inspection.