ILENE GRUBER ADAMS
After owning a nationally acclaimed multimillion-dollar broadcast marketing company in the Northeast for over 20 years, her company was the country's first all-female radio marketing company. In addition to her business clients, Ilene has worked in the non-profit art world, bringing her marketing talents and creativity to an art center in West Palm Beach, several art organizations and working to advance art and artists in the community, and offer her expertise through seminars on marketing your art.
Ilene studied printmaking and painting in Rome and received a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. She has also studied with Milton Glaser at the School of Visual Arts in New York and marketing at Harvard University. She has had many art careers, from designing textiles to creating murals to graphic design and web design, all these influences show up in her fine art.
Ilene has curated many exhibitions and judged and juried for many local and international exhibitions including ArtiGras, Naples Art Show, Old School Square and multiple Artists of Palm Beach County exhibitions. She has served as a board member for various organizations, among them, ArtSynergy, Artists of Palm Beach County, Wellington Art Society and was a long-time advisor for the Cultural Affairs Committee for the City of West Palm Beach.
Artist Statement
In my artistic practice, I explore the intersection of photography and mixed media, weaving vibrant visuals and delicate compositions to evoke narratives of transformation and interconnectedness.
My photography celebrates vivid hues and exaggerated tones, pushing the boundaries of perception to transform mundane scenes into abstract wonders. By amplifying colors and textures, I invite viewers to see familiar objects and natural landscapes through a new lens, encouraging them to contemplate the beauty and complexity of the world around them.
In contrast, my mixed-media pieces delve into themes of nostalgia and fragility, reflecting on the intricate tapestry of life and our place within it. By layering various materials and textures, I aim to capture the ephemeral nature of existence, exploring how moments and memories intertwine to shape our perceptions of reality.
Recently, I have been captivated by the creation of large-scale abstract works infused with playful energy and boundless imagination. These pieces serve as a visual playground, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world of vibrant colors and dynamic forms, where boundaries blur and possibilities abound.