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Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Scrap jeans pieces, 2024
Saint-Armand 20 (blue denim), paper, tape, ink collage in artist frame
Unframed:
53 x 96 in
134.6 x 243.8 cm
Framed:
54 3/4 x 97 3/4 in
139.1 x 248.3 cm
(MB MRL003)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
My power-scraper, 2024
Ink, watercolor and collage on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in
41.9 x 29.2 cm
Framed:
19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in
49.5 x 37.5 cm
(MB MRL012)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Fireplace, 2024
Antique Indian teak half column pedestal stand, painted plywood, painted beads, xerox on paper, painted wooden beads
17 1/4 x 47 3/4 x 9 3/4 in
43.8 x 121.3 x 24.8 cm
(MB MRL016)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
the opening, 2024
Flashe on linen
Unframed:
26 x 26 1/2 in
66 x 67.3 cm
Framed:
27 x 27 1/2 in
68.6 x 69.8 cm
(MB MRL005)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Spill sharps on pell street, 2024
Flashe and marker on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
12 x 16 1/2 in
30.5 x 41.9 cm
Framed:
14 1/2 x 19 1/2 in
36.8 x 49.5 cm
(MB MRL011)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
I wanna live so bad, 2024
Flashe on linen
41 1/4 x 58 3/4 in
104.8 x 149.2 cm
(MB MRL009)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Spiderweb with the notches, 2024
Flashe on linen
Unframed:
26 x 26 1/2 in
66 x 67.3 cm
Framed:
27 x 27 1/2 in
68.6 x 69.8 cm
(MB MRL006)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Universal M, 2024
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
16 x 11 in
40.6 x 27.9 cm
Framed:
19 1/2 x 14 1/2 in
49.5 x 36.8 cm
(MB MRL013)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Ashtray, 2024
Canvas, oil pastel, metal letter "O", wood, espresso cup, cardboard, paint, finials, lexon speaker, Tau rust en Smile.mp3 (14:33) by Joseph Schlam
35 x 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
88.9 x 52.1 x 41.9 cm
(MB MRL019)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Home, now!, 2024
Marker, colored pencil, flashe and collage on paper in artist frame
12 1/2 x 33 1/2 in
31.8 x 85.1 cm
(MB MRL030)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Respect the morning, 2024
Flashe on masonite mounted to walnut
23 3/4 x 48 in
60.3 x 121.9 cm
(MB MRL004)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Coffee is the devil 2a, 2024
Metal, walnut, espresso cups and trays
12 x 43 1/4 x 12 in
30.5 x 109.9 x 30.5 cm
(MB MRL017)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Coffee is the devil 2b, 2024
Metal, walnut, espresso cups and trays
12 x 12 x 43 1/4 in
30.5 x 30.5 x 109.9 cm
(MB MRL018)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Smoke spot or red is reason, 2024
Flashe on linen
29 3/4 x 41 1/4 in
75.6 x 104.8 cm
(MB MRL010)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
My heart beat thick 1, 2024
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
12 1/2 x 31 in
31.8 x 78.7 cm
(MB MRL026)

Molly Rose Lieberman, Sound system or bus stop

Molly Rose Lieberman

Sound system or bus stop

Various lexon speakers, espresso cups, usb-c cords, il asked Angulimala spa.mp3 (18:30) by Joseph Schlam

Dimensions variable

(MB MRL032)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
Gotta get up (wake up), 2024
Marker and pencil on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
4 x 6 in
10.2 x 15.2 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL015)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred a, 2024
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL024)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred b, 2022
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL025)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred c, 2024
Cork in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 x 16 3/4 in
30.5 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL007)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred d, 2024
Flashe and oil pastel on wood in artist frame
Unframed:
12 x 16 1/2 in
30.5 x 41.9 cm
Framed:
14 1/2 x 19 1/2 in
36.8 x 49.5 cm
(MB MRL031)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred e, 2024
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 in
29.2 x 40.6 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL023)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred f, 2024
Ink on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL022)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred g, 2024
Watercolor and ink with collage on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL020)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred h, 2024
Pumice, ink and acrylic on wood in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 x 16 3/4 in
30.5 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL008)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred i, 2024
Tar gel medium with rocks on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 3/4 x 16 1/4 in
29.8 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
31.8 x 41.9 cm
(MB MRL028)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred j, 2024
Ink, marker, watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL029)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred k, 2024
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
12 x 16 1/4 in
30.5 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL014)

Molly Rose Lieberman

Molly Rose Lieberman
A room is shred l, 2024
Watercolor on paper in artist frame
Unframed:
11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in
29.2 x 41.3 cm
Framed:
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 in
31.8 x 42.5 cm
(MB MRL021)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My Paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My Paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My Paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My Paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view., (Photo: Paul Salveson)

Molly Rose Lieberman, My paradise, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles, 2024. Installation view.

(Photo: Paul Salveson)

Press Release

The words My paradise bring to mind fantasies of elsewhere.

Here they describe the opposite—an expansive state of present possibility, outside the finality of destination, where, like a feeling embodied, the continuous motion of play has become a place.

Through a process of action-oriented research, Molly Rose Lieberman produces paintings, sculptures, and works on paper reconfiguring the ephemeral tissue binding thought and reality into joyful models of perception which, through a delicate mixture of layering strategies, reveal self-illuminated contours made visible in the flickering rhythm of their material reciprocity.

My paradise is anchored around two steel columns. One is found. The latter is a replica of the former. Through a series of modifications, each has been transformed into a bench. Like welcomed ideas, these reimagined objects lay unburdened in their newly assigned horizontal orientation. And while the memory of their upright posture carries a forceful dramatization of individuated space, turned on their side, the columns now deploy an invitation to indulge in the commonality of gravity their vertical stance once worked to delay. They run parallel to the earth's surface, rather than in opposition to it, celebrating a discrete harmony with the world from which they’ve been pulled.

Radically simple gestures like turning vertical columns horizontal are foundational to Lieberman’s work. Whereas most singular objects can’t help but embody the inherent limitations of their physical existence, Lieberman’s creations contain the capacity of a prism. They absorb gaze only to break it, twirling the fragments of one's expectations into a seductive dance-like progression of infinitesimal chain reactions through which latent pluralities eventually ring out.

Take for example Respect the morning, a painting that contains as its underlying structure the phrase for which it’s titled. Like the painting, the expression remains tonally open-ended in its address while positioning the voyeur—whether the artist herself or any individual considering the work—in relation to the universally known condition of beginning a day. As a consequence, the cyclical nature of existence is called into question. Morning is also an end, as the process of dawn ultimately begins at dusk, and vice versa.

A sculpture titled Ashtray furthers this line of inquiry. Contained as part of its structure is a small silver box filled with a set of initial abstractions Lieberman created as inspiration for the work in the exhibition. Like most beginnings, the small silver box and its contents are not immediately visible in the reorganized body of their present form, however, their inclusion is a reminder of a fundamental truth: all things are containers of their source.

Like the contents of the small silver box, My paradise is also a summary; a non-prescriptive language modeled in the future potentialities it describes.

-Joel Dean

Molly Rose Lieberman (b. 1994, Brooklyn) lives and works in New York. She received her Master’s in Library Science from Queens College in 2024 and Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College in 2016.

Previous solo exhibitions include Alive Girl, Theta, New York (2023); The Wind Wakes Me Up, Gern en Regalia, New York (2021); Sunken Swimmer, Gymnasium, Brooklyn (2020).

Selected group exhibitions include Group Show (forthcoming), Greene Naftali, New York; Pinacotheca, Theta, NY (2024); Paper Trail, Matthew Brown, Los Angeles (2023); Elective Affinities, Chapter, New York (2022); Sense of Place, Greene Naftali, New York (2022); You’re Finally Awake!, Theta, New York (2022); Remnant, Artifact, Flow, Thierry Goldberg, New York (2020).

Special thanks to Jordan Barse, Joel Dean, Joseph Schlam, and Maggie Zheng.