Kissing the wall #2, 1988
Slide projector screen, newspaper, plaster, oil and acrylic paint, fluorescent tube with purple sleeve, wallpaper
51 in

129.5 cm
Collection of the artist

Jessica Stockholder Video Tour

In September 2004, Jessica Stockholder gave a tour of the Jessica Stockholder Exhibition at the Blaffer Gallery, The Art Museum of the University of Houston.  Below are several video excerpts from the tour that give insight into Jessica's artwork and her creative process. 

Click to watch:

        History & Interests

        Kissing the Wall

        Why "Untitled"

      Jessica On Installation work vs. Studio work

      Jessica On Color

On Sunday October 24th, 2004 the Blaffer Gallery, The Art Museum of the University of Houston hosted Sculpture Wars:  Assembly required.  Below are several video excerpts from the tour led by docent Betsy Odom and the Sculpture Wars events outside. 

Click to watch clips from the tour:

        Kissing the Wall Description

        Blurring Boundaries

          Blurring Boundaries Part 2

          Comments on Jessica's use of wires

          On using everyday materials

Click to watch clips from Sculpture Wars:

          Sculpture Wars Introduction

Click to watch clips from the Young Artist Apprenticeship Program Exhibition:

          Young Artist Apprenticeship Program

* All of the above video clips may be viewed by using Windows Media player. Click to free download the software.