Geary Gallery presents Jeni Follman's "Curiosity in Color."
This December, Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents "Curiosity in Color," featuring the expressive artwork of upstate New York artist Jeni Follman. Through her intuitive approach to painting, Follman explores color, texture, and form, creating captivating works that invite viewers to look closer, discover unexpected details, and experience the fresh perspective of her art. The exhibition runs December 2-24 at the Geary Gallery, located at 576 Post Road in Darien. All are welcome and admission is free.
About Jeni Follman
Jeni Follman was born in Mill Valley, California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.
She later moved to Santa Monica, CA, where she attended SMASH, an alternative school near Venice Beach. At the age of eight, she relocated to a small town outside Munich, Germany where she attended Munich International School, Immersed in an international learning environment, she was taught in German along with English as her primary language.
Growing up in Germany gave Follman unique access to master works from the classical world to modern art. For university, she returned to the United States, where she earned bachelor's degrees in Liberal Studies and Studio Art from Sonoma State University. After graduation, Follman worked with the Peace Corps in Central Asia, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, becoming familiar with the art and culture of ancient institutions like the Silk and Spice Road. After the Peace Corps, she returned to the States and now lives in Upstate New York.
Follman states, "For me, every oil painting begins with curiosity. I start with a blank canvas, select a color, and let my intuition guide the development of the artwork, rather than adhering to a predetermined plan. I create atmospheric landscapes, flowers, and figures. The ever-changing contours of the earth often emerge as I build each piece through layers of color and texture. Painting is an act of exploration that invites me to let go, trust the process, and create new spaces."
To view Follman's paintings and to read more, visit our online gallery.
Gallery Location & Hours
Geary Gallery is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633.