“Jacqueline Ripstein’s work, the liberty of ideals is based on
an equal liberty of execution and at the same time, allows admiration of this artistic language through the mastery, of the
brush, the colorful accuracy and the great spiritual richness of this visionary who has created an original form of expression.
Besides being an outstanding artist, Jacqueline Ripstein is intellectually grounded in mysticism and the sciences to create
polyvalent and fascination symbols that make her painting innovative and transcendent. Her audacious combinations of shapes
and highlighted by images of delicate poetry, rich design and tones. In summary, her contribution to the technique and expression
of painting, has made her a first-class artist anywhere in the world. …
BERTHA TARACENA,
Mexican Art Critic Member of the international Association of Art Critics (AICA) Mexico,1978
“THE SYMBOLIC MAGIC OF
JACQUELINE RIPSTEIN"
Her paintings are disturbing and suggestive due to the conceptual spirituality and surrealistic
splendor of this expressive language.This artist has obtained her creative seasoning after a demanding and decidedly self
–taught, formative period in her life and following a lengthy and successful path of exhibitions ,celebrating her art
form which it’s years ahead of it’s time ,in Mexico California, Texas and New York
It’s really unusual
that during this times of superficiality and of social unimportance that this young artist would be involved in the gloomy
world of symbolism. Especially when she’s trying to express the eternal problem of man and God in Nature and its creative
elements. She wants to be the pioneer of a new artistic movement that contributes to mysticism by utilizing images that persuade
humans to forget the materialistic daily life and return to spiritual values.
Jacqueline Ripstein anxious and hopeful
to discover the “Divine light” in her paintings experimented hours and hours. She finally was able to paint ambitious
works of religion whose theme’s way between tales of biblical punishment and the joy of celestial visions that have
double meanings. Dependent on how you viewed the painting under natural or “black light “different emotional communication
could be established.
Her paintings demonstrate a dramatic change .Under natural light ,the images are alive and cheerful,
and under the black light they are mysterious figures, a fundamental key to unraveling the sublime message that each portrays.
It was without a doubt a genuine discovery .A value added of course, to the artistic value of each painting. It brings to
mind the expressionist surrealism that was characterized by the Flamenco artist ,Hironimus Van Akeken (known as El Bosco).With
his anarchic and cunning compositions and mocking attitudes, he intrigued. There is absolute agreement between Jacqueline’s
art and human regression to the level of spiritual values. Although there is a difference in her expression. Jacqueline’s
paintings do not portray a mocking attitude.
Her ambitious intentions, spiritual surrealism and possibility for dual
messages are obvious in her paintings, but the interest of the critic has to focus strictly on the positive pictorial values
.She is a master of amiable drawings, she treats light with uncommon diversity, and her sensibility and knowledge culminates
in the internal harmony of her paintings and in the delicacy of her palette.
It is unquestionable that after her art
and Spain have established contact, Jacqueline Ripstein will encounter the apex of her sensitivity and be in the peak of her
profession.
ANTONIO COBOS :(1994) Dean of Critics, Spanish Art.Co-Founder “AECA”, Spanish
Association of Art Critics, Member “Association International des Critiques D”Art.
“Art
in general and the genre of painting in particular is a concept that lives and finds refuge in the creator’s continuos
contributions from centuries upon centuries of intense exploration, Fundamentally throughout this century, more than many
other century in history, artist have searched for new frontiers and unknown languages trying to find that one expression
that could define them, to become what only a few are called to become. Among the fortunate, Jacqueline Ripstein, for whom
art is a star that illuminates her and others its distinguished generosity to allow a picture to go beyond a simple representation,
creates on canvas a dazzling spectacle that burst with surrealism symbols evoking emotion from the viewer. And, this is true
because her entire work is part of a message that , oil like matter organizes on the canvas to invite you to enjoy with devoted
and admiring silence”.
ANTONIO MORALES,(1994) Director of “Correo del Arte”
& “Correo del Arte Hispano”, Honorary Member of the Spanish Association of Painters & Sculptors, Academia
de Bvellas Artes Espanolas, (Fine Arts Academy of Spain)
“ Jacqueline Ripstein’s search for God and
her knowledge of human nature has given her the power to create paintings that touch our hearts & souls t through a silent
language, a prayer. Extensive scientific research that culminated in a unique discovery allow us to say that she is undoubtedly
the creator of the invisible technique. This gives her work an evocative power, a mysterious atmosphere, which is acentuated
by the artist’s charisma”
JANE CHIROUSSOT CHAMBEAUX, Conservator Museum of Modern
Art, Unet (France)(1996)
JACQUELINE RIPSTEIN: “ARTIST OF MYSTICAL REALISM. For contemporary Artist approaching the 21st century,
the subject of spirituality is not an easy one to address in a society that is most often cynical and secular, and comfortable
with modern paintings styles that are abstract and objective. Through here art she has the power to enter new pathways leading
toward the internal light. Her paintings are a testament to this commitment and reflection of life’s experiences in
body and soul”
DR. CAROL DAMIAN, Professor of Art History of Florida, International University(1996).
“ OUR LADY OF THE UNIVERSE GODS GIFT TO THE WORLD”: Painted by artist Jacqueline Ripstein
Now a days it is extremely difficult to paint a Christian theme, which has been produced in abundance during several centuries.
To produce such a theme today requires great creative capability now to return to preexisting patterns. This is the case
in the work of Professor Jacqueline Ripstein: In her painting entitled “Our Lady of the Universe god’s gift to
the world”, creative capability surfaces and not lines perfection.
The composition is organized in a tri-dimentional
plane; the background stands out with a mild contrasting color mixture, where color governs the form, framed in wrapping movement
from which the Virgin emanates. Her physical structure combines static’s with movement. The statism and at the same
time dynamism of the virgin carries and expression transmitted to the spectator as tenderness a sensibility arises.
Although
the peacefulness of the Virgin touches the limits of weeping, it remains wrapped in a beautiful environment, very pleasing
to the spectator eye. The composition Recalls Renoir in the movement with infinite expression, skillfully accomplished; and
the movement recalls the Baroque without mixing with the abrupt of this current. The handling of closeness, remotes, rests
and movements weld well with the abstract elements, realistic and surrealistic, flourishing outstanding symbolism which allows
each spectator to emit subjective judgements.
Moises Cattan Mansur Mexico APPRAISAL &
Art Critic October 28, 1997, Mexico D F “OUR
LADY OF THE UNIVERSE ,God’s Gift to the World ” The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Universal Mother and Queen of Peace,
is the world’s most beloved woman. Every day, for centuries, her name finds its way into the prayers of people everywhere.
Jacqueline Ripstein has painted an image of the Virgin Mary for all people, for all time. Her beautiful Our Lady of
the Universe brings the traditional representations of Mary into the twentieth century, while never sacrificing her ageless
spirituality. Using a unique and new invisible technique (patent pending Jacqueline Ripstein) that combines oil with gold
for exquisite effects, Jacqueline captures the radiant lighting of the Virgin’s celestial being. The radiance of Mary’s
beauty is even more striking when revealed with black light. To gaze upon Our Lady of the Universe is an emotional experience
that transcends the merely physical recognition of the most highly revered woman in history. Through her exquisite painting,
Jacqueline Ripstein hopes to reflect the feelings of everyone who seeks peace, unity and love, and to inspire an answer to
Mary’s call to come to G-d.
Dr. Carol Damian (August 1997)Associate Professor of Art
History at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, and author of The Virgin of the Andes: Art and Ritual in Colonial
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