Jill Stoll never met a medium she doesn’t like. She believes in the hand that draws, sketches, paints, collages, weaves, sews, knits, carves, prints, and releases the shutter of a (film) camera. An artist whose work transcends boundaries, she invites you to join her where each medium becomes a unique language, and every piece tells a story of ingenuity, curiosity, and a deep connection to the physical world.
Jill's making is profoundly rooted in resourcefulness, as she seeks inspiration from the overlooked abundance of materials, such as cardboard, plastic bottles, and the intriguing cat's claw (uncaria tomentosa). Step into her studio in Arabi, LA, and you'll find yourself immersed in an environment that transcends traditional art appreciation. Her creations resonate with a multisensory experience, engaging all five senses.
As a high school student under the mentorship of Lina Dean at Interlochen Arts Academy, Jill’s imagination was sparked by the intricate craft of weaving. Dean's teachings not only imparted technical skills but also instilled a profound perspective that continues to shape Jill's artistic worldview.
Currently serving as a Professor of Practice in Design at Tulane University School of Architecture, Jill is on a continuous exploration of the systems of pattern and structure that parallels weaving drafts and pixels. Her commitment to the fusion of art and design is not just a profession but a lifelong dedication to unraveling the complexities of creative thinking.
Links
Smith Brady, Lois. "WEDDINGS: Vows; Jill Stoll and Kentaro Tsubaki." The New York Times 9 April 2000
Stoll, Jill. "Women Standing Alone." UPPERCASE Issue 30, July/August/September 2016, page 56
Exhibitions and Press
{2024}
Beyond Boundaries, Flavio Dolce Art Projects, New Orleans, LA
In Search of Blue, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Super Fresh, Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
{2023}
Louisiana Open Call Group Show, Antenna Gallery, New Orleans, LA - Betsy Lohrer Hall, Juror
{2022}
Corporeal Gestures, An International Exhibition of Contemporary Collage, School of Architecture, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Metamorphosis - from Marginal to Magnificent, Arabi Visual Arts, Arabi, LA
What’s in Your Sketchbook?, Grand Central Arts Center, Santa Ana, CA
{2021}
CUT, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Building Collage, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Virtual Postcards from the Edge, Visual AIDS, New York, NY
ArtFields 2021, Salt Lake, SC
{2020}
Fragments, Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA - Jen Tough, Juror
Louisiana Contemporary, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA - René Morales, Juror
Craft Nouveau, Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA - Holly Jerger, Juror
ArtFields 2020, Salt Lake, SC (Cancelled due to Coronavirus)
The Fundraising Exhibition 2020, Kolaj Institute, Online Exhibition
{2019}
The Ladies Room, Jen Tough Gallery, San Francisco, CA - Danielle Krysa, Juror
Lost and Found, Solo Exhibition, BrickRed Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Unfolding Object, Concord Center for the Visual Arts, Concord, MA - Todd Bertel, Curator
And Now For Something New, Vol 2, LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans, LA - Laura Richens and Dale Newkirk, Jurors
The Universal Language, Maison du Peuple, Brussels, Belgium
{2018}
Strong is The New Pretty, Harpeth Hall, Marnie Sheridan Art Gallery, Nashville, TN
Thirty New Orleans Artists, Second Story Gallery of The New Orleans Healing Center, New Orleans, LA - Gia Hamilton, Charlie Tatum, and Emily Wilkerson, Jurors
41st Annual Small Works Exhibition, Harper College, Palatine, IL - Leah Kolb, Juror
Revolutionary Paths: Critical Issues in Collage , Antenna Gallery, New Orleans, LA -Ric Kasini Kadour, Curator
Pushpin Show, New Orleans Photo Alliance, New Orleans, LA
ROUND, bG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
{2017}
2017 Gallery and Auction, Tulane School of Architecture, New Orleans, LA
Meglomania 5, Boyd | Satellite Gallery, New Orleans, LA
{2016}
Exhibition Pick: Jill Stoll, Pelican Bomb, by Jacob Kiernan
"Withdrawn", Solo Exhibition, American Institute of Architects, New Orleans, LA
Points of Departure: An Exhibition without Borders, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI
The Tiny Book Show, Traveling Exhibition, Curated by The Creativity Caravan
Women Standing Alone, Uppercase Magazine, Issue 30
{2015}
Burned Lines, Solo Exhibition, The Blue House, New Orleans, LA
Fictitious Cartographies, Solo Exhibition, The Front, New Orleans, LA
Megalomania Three, Boyd | Satellite Gallery, New Orleans, LA
{2014}
Paper/Weight: A P3+ Exhibition, Chateau Curioso, New Orleans, LA
Mail/Art/Book, San Francisco Center for the Book, San Francisco, CA
{2013}
The Medium is the Mail, Rob Walker, Design Observer
{2012}
Structure for Landscape: Exploring the Built Environment, HomeSpace Gallery, New Orleans, LA
50th Anniversary Visual Arts Alumni Exhibition, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI
{2011}
By Way of Lenses, Solo Exhibition, Metairie Park Country Day School, Metairie, LA
Krappy Kamera XIII, International Juried Competition, Soho Photo, New York, NY
Holga Out of the Box International Exhibit, TCC Photo Gallery, Longview, TX
{2010}
In Camera, Solo Exhibition, Tulane School of Architecture, New Orleans, LA
What I Made Here, Solo Exhibition, Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Lubbock, TX
{2009}
2nd Annual Juried Plastic Camera Show, Rayko Photo Center, San Francisco, CA
Alumni Artists Juried Exhibition, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI
{2008}
5X5X(5), Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA
12 BUY 12, 4th Annual Juried Show, Austin Art Space, Austin, TX
National Juried Exhibition, Sylvia White Gallery, Ventura, CA
Camera Works, Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefiled, CT
Raster/Ruckus, College of Architecture Gallery, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Mail Art: Altered Postcard Exchange, The Dalton School, New York, NY
{2007}
Mix-Up: Artists in the College of Architecture, Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX
Dayburning Luminaires, Solo Exhibition, Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Lubbock, TX
Hothouse: Expanding the Field of Fiber at Cranbrook 1970-2007, Online Exhibition