ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jacob A. Pfeiffer is a young artist who hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996 with highest honors. Pfeiffer's technique is impeccable, precise, and uncannily accurate. His latest work consists of tightly rendered still lifes containing a wide variety of objects. Purposefully provocative compositions are constructed with meticulous and time consuming craftsmanship. A rich and deeply saturated palette is used to depict a myriad of complex textures. Pfeiffer designs his spaces with a deceptive simplicity that resonates with a sense of volume, drama, power and above all, humor. The resulting work has found a wide array of admiring collectors and has also garnered the attention of the art press, being featured in American Arts Quarterly, Art News, The Artist’s Magazine and gracing the covers of American Artist, Southwest Art and American Art Collector. His inclusion in several high profile museum shows attest to the status of this successful young artist. Jacob lives in Madison, WI with his wife and two children.J A C O B A. P F E I F F E R927 O’Sheridan St. Madison, WI 53715 • (608)658-9940 BORN: July 14th, 1974, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
EDUCATION: Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Milwaukee, WIUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, BS in Art Education, 1996 SOLO EXHIBITIONS: 2025 Mind Over Matter, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2024 Floating Ideas, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2023 Food For Thought, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2022 Pun Intended, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2021 Man Vs. Machine, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2020 Slice of Life, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2019 Mixing Metaphors, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2018 Best Medicine, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2017 Suspension, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2015 Observations and Revelations, Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2014 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2013 Still Lifes with a Twist, Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2012 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2011 Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2010 Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2009 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA SOLO EXHIBITIONS (continued): 2008 Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 2007 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2006 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2004 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2003 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2002 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2000 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1999 John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1998 Kellie Rae Theiss Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 1998 Fetterly Gallery, Vallejo, CA GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2025National Realism Invitational, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKBlack Friday Exhibition, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CAFool Me Twice, Robert Lange Studio Gallery, Charleston, SC2024National Realism Invitational, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKBlack Friday Exhibition, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2023National Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKSmall Works Group Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VAStill Fresh, Group Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VABlack Friday Group Show, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2022National Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKSmall Works Group Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VABlack Friday Group Show, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2021National Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKSmall Works Group Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VABlack Friday Group Show, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2020National Drawing Invitational, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CANational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKSmall Works Group Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VABlack Friday Group Show, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2019Valentine’s Day Show, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKSmall Works Group Exhibition, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CANational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2018Valentine’s Day Show, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKFool Me Once, Trompe l’Oeil group invitational, Robert Lange Studios, Charleston, SCNational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKBlack Friday Group Show, Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CASmall Works Group Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VAAnnual Holiday Show, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2017National Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKNew Year’s Group Exhibition, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAValentine Group Show, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKSmall Works Exhibition, Trees Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
2016Wisconsin Artist Biennial, Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend, WI Four Artists to Watch, (4 person Show) John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAValentine’s Show, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKNational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKAll Things Considered, Tree’s Place Gallery, Orleans, MAThe Language of Objects, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VAStill Life Invitational, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASmall Works, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VAHoliday Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2015Star Wars: Visions, Mori Arts Center, Tokyo, Japan Valentines Group Show, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKNational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK Small but Powerful - the Animate and Inanimate, Tree’s Place, Orleans, MA Still life and Florals, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA Figures and Interiors, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASmall Works Show, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2014National Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKArt in Bloom, Tree’s Place, Orleans, MADrawings, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAStill life, Florals and Trompe l’Oeil, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAFigures and Interiors, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAThese Are a Few of My Favorite Things, Principle Gallery, Charleston, SCA Holiday Celebration, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2013Face to Face: Artists’ Self Portraits from the Collection of Jackie and Curtis Finch, Jr Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, ARMasters in Miniature: Small Works, Tree’s Place, Orleans, MARecent Arrivals, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAStill Life, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CANational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2012Resolve, Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, NYPersons of Interest, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAWill Wilson Curates, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CANational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKEclectic Trio (3 person exhibit), Tree’s Place, Orleans, MAStill Life and Trompe ‘Oeil , John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2011Small Works, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKTrompe l’Oeil, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAA Closer Look at Three Modern Masters,Tree’s Place, Orleans, MANational Contemporary Realism Exhibition, M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OKRecent Arrivals, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASize Matters, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2010Trompe l’Oeil, Garden District Gallery, New Orleans, LAEat, Drink and Be Merry, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAThe Human Figure, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2009Trompe l’Oeil, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAPossessions, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASmall Gems, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CATrompe l’Oeil, Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2008Artscapes 2008, Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville, TNFlorals, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2007Small Landscapes, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASmall Still Lifes, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CADrawings, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CATrompe l’Oeil, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CARepresentation 2007, Jenkins-Johnson Gallery, New York, NYFresh Faces, Meyer East Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2006Interiors, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CARealism Invitational, Jenkins-Johnson Gallery, New York, NYPublic/Private, Jenkins-Johnson Gallery, New York, NY
2005Winter Landscapes John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAValentines John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAPaint What You Want John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2004Allegories, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CATrompe L'Oeil, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CABay Area Realists, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2003Self Portraits, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAExposed, The Nude, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CARepresenting Representation VI, Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, NYNew Generation of Magic Realists, Sangre De Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo, COExposed, The Nude, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASelf Portraits, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2002Still Lifes, Florals, Interiors, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2001Homage To…, An Invitational Exhibition, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA73rd Grand National Exhibition, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY 2000Landscapes, An Invitational Exhibition: John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco: John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CAStill Lifes, Florals & Tromp l’Oeil John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1999Drawings, An Invitational Exhibition: John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CATrompe l'Oeil: Art & Illusion, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASummer in San Francisco, John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CASmall Packages, Wood Street Gallery, Chicago, IL
1998Annual Holiday Exhibition, Staff Favorites,John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CACombined Talents, The Florida National, Museum of Fine Art, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FLGroup Show, Kellie Rae Theiss Gallery, Minneapolis, MNMobsters & Madmen, The Lounge, Minneapolis, MNMyth & Magic, Fetterly Gallery, Vallejo, CAAnniversary Show, Robert Matre Gallery, Atlanta, GA
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
2023:The Society of Classical Poets, Journal Vol. XIAmerican Art Collector, “Still Fresh”, March Issue, page 94American Art Collector, “A Pun Filled Feast”, October issue, pages 106-107
2022:The Society of Classical Poets, Journal Vol. X
2021:The Society of Classical Poets, Journal Vol. IX
2020:The Society of Classical Poets, Journal Vol. VIII
2019:American Art Collector, “Size Matters”, July Issue p. 165The Society of Classical Poets, Journal Vol. VII p. 79
2018:American Art Collector, “Scaled Down”, November Issue, page 85Fine Art Connoisseur, Collector Profile, June issueThe Society of Classical Poets, Journal Vol. 6Fine Art Connoisseur, A Fascination with Fish, October IssueThe Santa Fe New Mexican, "Pasatiempo" Weekly Magazine of Arts, Entertainment & Culture
2017:American Art Collector, (Trees place show)Fine Art Connoisseur, “Avian Art Takes Flight”, October issueThe Santa Fe New Mexican, "Pasatiempo" Weekly Magazine of Arts, Entertainment & Culture
2016The Art of Vanitas, fine art publication by Rodney DavisAmerican Art Collector, (Trees place show)Fine Art Connoisseur, “Art in Good Taste”, June issueAmerican Art Collector, “Building Narratives”, October issueAmerican Art Collector, “Artistic Alliance”, November issueAmerican Art Collector, “Minute Masterpieces”, December issueAmerican Arts Quarterly, page 57, Fall issueDisc Golfter Magazine, page 39, Fall issue
2015The Santa Fe New Mexican, "Pasatiempo" Weekly Magazine of Arts, Entertainment & Culture
2014American Art Collector, “Milestones”, November issue, page 142American Art Collector, “Objects of Beauty”, April issue, page 149
2012American Art Collector, “Full of Humor” December issueAmerican Art Collector, “Championing Realism”, September issue, page 156American Art Collector, “Eclectic Trio” July issueWisconsin State Journal, “Eye Worthy”, article about Dane Arts Poster awardAmerican Art Collector, “Persons of Interest” April issueAmerican Art Collector, May issueMpls/StPaul Magazine, May issue, page 26
2011Santa Fe Reporter, “Funny Business” September 21st article and review of solo showAmerican Art Collector, “New England Art News” August issue, page 49American Art Collector, July issue, page 76American Art Collector, “Size Matters” February issue, page 149American Artist Magazine, January issue, page 73
2010American Arts Quarterly, Fall issue, Cover image and exhibition reviewStar Wars Art: Visions, Published by Abrams, full page image and biographyAlbuquerque Journal, Arts and Entertainment section, September 3 issueThe Santa Fe New Mexican, "Pasatiempo" August 27 – September 2 issueAmerican Art Collector, “Eat, Drink and be Merry” January issueAmerican Art Collector, “Relationships” article by John O’Hern, March issue
2009American Arts Quarterly, Fall issue, solo exhibition reviewAmerican Art Collector, “The Power of Illusion” February issueAmerican Art Collector, “Possessions” March Issue 2008The Artist’s Magazine, “The Best Art of 2008”, December issue, page 4
2007 Southwest Art, Cover, June IssueAmerican Art Collector, April Issue # 18California Home and Design, May Issue 2006American Art Collector, Cover, Issue #7 page 144-147American Art Collector, “Artist’s Self Portraits” Issue # 7American Arts Quarterly, Winter Issue 2005American Art Collector, “Observations & Revelations” Dec. issue 2004Art News, April issue Exhibition review with image page 126 American Arts Quarterly, Spring issue page 55Southwest Art, "Rising Talents" Nov. issue 2003Southwest Art, Sept. issue. "21 under 31"The Santa Fe New Mexican, "Pasatiempo" Feb. 7- 13Southwest Art, April issue, page 40Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, April issue, "State of the Art" page 94
AWARDS:
2016Honorable Mention, 2016 Wisconsin Artist Biennial, Museum Of Wisconsin Art, West Bend, WI 2012Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission: Featured Poster artist Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission: Calendar Award Honorable Mention in the category of Still Life, The Artist Magazine Annual Art CompetitionCalendar Award, The Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition 2009 Finalist in the Portrait Category, The Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition 2008Honorable Mention in the category of Still Life, 25th Annual Art Competition, The Artist’s Magazine 2002- 2014 Finalist in the category of Still Life, The Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition 1995Porter Butts Purchase Award at 64th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Madison WI
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS:
Lucas Films, (personal collection of George Lucas) San Francisco, CACity of San Diego Art Collection, San Diego, CASeven Bridges Foundation, Greenwich, CTHoward Tullman collection, Chicago, ILBahl and Gaynor, Cincinnati, OHMuseum of Bags, Washington D.C. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Memorial Union Art Collection, Madison, WIYOUR FLESH Magazine Corporate collection, Minneapolis, MNJordan Fine Arts, San Francisco, CAJohn Pence Collection, San Francisco, CAMeyer Gallery Collection, Santa Fe, NMDavid Jacobs Fine Art, Santa Monica, CAFremont Group, San Francisco, CANorth American Properties, Cincinnati, OHWilliamson – Dickie Manufacturing Company, Forth Worth, TX