You Should Know: Jessica Silverman

by guestofaguest · October 21, 2015

    Jessica Silverman

    Gallerist Jessica Silverman’s namesake art gallery has been a pioneer in discovering emergent and often young artists since opening in 2008.  Looking to start your personal collection of contemporary art? Don't worry, she's got you covered.

    Occupation:

    Owner / Director, Jessica Silverman Gallery

    Place of birth:

    Michigan, Detroit

    Instagram/Twitter:

    @JessicaSilvermanGallery, @JSG_SF

    Jessica Silverman

    Jessica Silverman

    What do you actually do all day?

    I run Jessica Silverman Gallery. Wrangle and talk with artists, collectors + curators.

    Favorite song growing up?

    Journey "Don't Stop Believin''"

    My biggest secret is…

    Where do you live in San Francisco?

    Because I couldn't imagine a more magical, beautiful or creative city.

    Uber, Taxi, BART or Bike?

    Drive

    My motto is…

    My alter ego is…

    A dog walker

    The last drink I had was…

    A homemade whiskey sour w/ blackberries

    My secret crush is…

    Not so secret - my girlfriend, Sarah Thornton

    What was your first job?

    Curator

    If you had one day left to live in SF, what would you do?

    Eat at Zuni and walk around all day.

    Coming from? Going to?

    Work. Work.

    What is your favorite work of art?

    Currently - Edward Kienhold "Sawdy," 1971

    Who should we know?

    Sarah Thornton - amazing writer!