In this episode, Victoria sits down with Philadelphia-based artist, curator, and founder of Era Contemporary, Jessica Libor, to discuss the creation of her immersive exhibition She in the Tower, the power of storytelling and mythology in curatorial practice, and the importance of building intentional artistic worlds that extend beyond the artwork itself. Together, they also dive into their upcoming Brooklyn pop-up exhibition The Midnight Garden, exploring themes of transformation, intuition, beauty, wildness, and the subconscious, while reflecting on artistic ambition, defining success on your own terms, and the importance of protecting time for creative practice.

Here’s what we discuss:

Jessica’s immersive exhibition She in the Tower and her process for curating experiential exhibitions
The themes behind The Midnight Garden and how mythology, intuition, and transformation inform the exhibition
Creating artistic “worlds” through atmosphere, installation, storytelling, and community
Defining success on your own terms and building a sustainable creative life
Protecting creative time, setting boundaries, and staying focused on long-term artistic goals

Jessica Libor is a Philadelphia-based visual artist, curator, and founder/director of Era Contemporary. Through richly imagined figurative paintings, her work explores themes of feminine identity, storytelling, and personal mythology. Alongside her studio practice, Libor has curated a wide range of exhibitions through Era Contemporary, supporting artists working in imaginative and contemporary realism while creating immersive, thoughtfully curated experiences that foster visibility, connection, and dialogue within the arts community.

Website: jessicalibor.com / eracontemporary.com

IG: @jessicalibor / @eracontemporary
Submit to The Midnight Garden by May 31, 2026: visionaryartcollective.com/the-midnight-garden
Submit to Lucent Waters by June 19, 2026: eracontemporary.com/open-call-guidelines

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