About the Exhibition:

“I’m interested in painting as a means of subjective ethnographic study, an exploration of place formed from my own perceptual experiences. My subject matter includes urban landscape, interiors, portraits, and invented exploration of my own subconscious – often combined in a single piece, and always including thresholds. I work primarily from direct observation of life but also experiment with memory, sketches, photography, and invention, which I consider to be mediated forms of observation.

My compositions focus on highly saturated color relationships and inventively distorted perspective. I dramatically simplify light and space in order to create an overwhelming, immersive experience for the viewer, as well as speak to the narrative of the piece. At the heart of each painting is a series of contrasts: between the figure and the cityscape; interior and exterior worlds; flat color shapes and expressive brushwork; and light and color binaries. These act as pressure points to create rhythm structure and overall energy in each painting.” - Anna Hoppel

Liminal will be on view at Atria Center City beginning November 2nd in the Art Gallery on the 5th floor, which can be enjoyed by residents and staff.

About the Artist:

Anna Hoppel is a visual artist, born and raised in Philadelphia. She is currently jointly attending PAFA and UPenn, pursuing a BFA in Painting with a minor in Illustration. She also co-owns a graphic design and social media marketing startup, Mixbie LLC. She is interested in visual imagery as a method of communication and storytelling and the relationship between fine arts and design.