About

Jodi Gerbi, an oil painter born 1971 in New York, brings a profound dedication to the technical aspects of her craft, resulting in strikingly realistic works of art. With an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA from Syracuse University, Jodi’s educational background has deeply influenced her meticulous approach to painting.

 Her work has been shown in exhibitions at Forum Gallery, Aqua Art Miami, MK Apothecary, Fort Works Art, and the Monmouth Museum. She is also the recipient of a Mid Atlantic Arts Grant. 

Jodi’s realistic oil paintings are characterized by their lifelike textures and three-dimensional quality, a reflection of her childhood curiosity and habit of deconstructing toys to understand their mechanics. This analytical approach informs her artistic process, as she continually explores how to capture the essence of her subjects on canvas.

Through her art, Jodi explores themes of resilience and hope, drawing from her personal history and the vibrant, often overlooked beauty of mundane objects. Her grandparents' experiences as Holocaust survivors and fighters in the Jewish resistance in Poland's forests deeply influence her work, imbuing each piece with a deep sense of perseverance.

She is currently working at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, New Jersey.