Born in 1986 in Binghamton, New York, Samuel Jablon is a New York-based artist and poet. Born to an artist mother, Jablon was initially drawn to poetry, but later expanded his creative practice to painting. In 2009, Jablon earned a BA in poetry from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, followed by an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) from Brooklyn College/CUNY in 2013. Jablon's art skillfully combines his poetic background with the visual arts. His paintings often contain words and images, and letters form the basic structure of his compositions. The interaction of words and paints is very important to Jablon, as he explores how colors affect the viewer's emotional responses. His works blur the boundaries between language and images, creating a unique experience for viewers. Over the years, Jablon has exhibited at major venues such as the Museum of Modern Art, The Queens Museum, Hauser & Wirth, The Kitchen and Artists Space.
Born in 1986 in Binghamton, New York, Samuel Jablon is a New York-based artist and poet. Raised by an artist mother, Jablon initially had an interest in poetry but later expanded his creative practice to include painting. He earned a bachelor’s degree in poetry from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, in 2009, and went on to receive an MFA from Brooklyn College/CUNY in 2013.
Jablon’s art masterfully blends his poetic background with visual arts. His paintings often incorporate words and imagery, with letters forming the core structure of his compositions. The interaction between words and paint is crucial for Jablon, as he explores how colors influence the emotional responses of viewers. His works blur the boundaries between language and imagery, creating a unique experience for the audience.
Throughout his career, Jablon has exhibited at prominent venues such as the Museum of Modern Art, The Queens Museum, Hauser & Wirth, The Kitchen, and Artists Space, as well as in prestigious galleries like Carl Kostyál and The Pit L.A. His work has been featured in respected publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Interview Magazine, Art in America, and Hyperallergic.
