Ephemera

Paintings by Janna Bock

10/11/2025 - 10/19/2025

Opening Reception: 10/11/2025 5:00pm - 9:00pm

“Ephemera”is the latest collection of paintings by contemporary L.A. artist Janna Bock, focusing on the connection between people and place within transitory moments.

Bock employs a playful use of color, shape and line that draws the viewer in as both observer and participant in her L.A.-inspired scenescapes.

With 25 years experience in fine art, and a BFA in Illustration from Cal State Long Beach, Bock balances a robust painting practice with her visual development work in animation at studios such as Warner Brothers and Marvel Animation.

Her personal work draws on elements of both her traditional and animation background to infuse life into abstracted scenes. Often letting figures be outlines and vague shapes, or letting the line come off their shapes, Bock imparts a sense of time into her work by showing figures and spaces as being less defined, suggesting nothing in life stands still.

Artist Statement:

I make art about moments I love. I enjoy being among a hum of energy. Life is happening all around us all the time, and I find that fascinating. Everyone has a story. Together those stories have a life of their own that, when seen together, gives perspective on what we're all doing here. That's a scene I want to paint. Sometimes when everything comes together, the light, sounds, smells, feels, it can be incredibly satisfying. Like a moment of peace, stepping back and absorbing the fact that it's good to be alive.

I primarily work in acrylic due to the freedom it offers: drying quickly, layering beautifully and easily accommodating collage. My art contains elements of impressionism, abstraction, illustration and a narrative quality that weaves throughout. I approach my work with curiosity, knowing that there’s more than one right answer. Each painting is it’s own work of life, one leading to the next.