The Leiber Collection is proud to present Gerson Leiber: An Inexplicable Light, a poignant exhibition honoring the late artist’s final decade of work and culminating in his last painting, a triptych titled An Inexplicable Light. This deeply personal presentation offers a rare and intimate look at Gerson Leiber’s enduring exploration of abstraction, color, and form in the years leading up to his passing.

Best known for his dual career as a highly respected abstract and figurative painter and a master printmaker, Leiber devoted his later years almost entirely to abstract painting. The works in this exhibition reveal a distilled, contemplative vision: bold yet meditative compositions that balance structure with spontaneity. Through layered geometry, luminous color fields, and an intuitive sense of rhythm, Leiber sought to express something beyond language: a quiet, ineffable presence he often described as “light.”

At the heart of the exhibition is An Inexplicable Light,the final three paintings he completed. Both a culmination and a departure, the work embodies a sense of resolution while remaining open-ended, inviting viewers to reflect on the mystery and beauty that defined his artistic practice. It stands as a moving testament to an enduring pursuit of meaning through abstraction.

This exhibition situates Leiber’s late paintings within the broader arc of his career, offering insight into an artist who, even in his final years, continued to evolve and experiment. The works resonate with a sense of clarity and urgency, underscoring his commitment to painting as a vital and expressive force.

Gerson Leiber: An Inexplicable Light will be on view beginning May 30 at The Leiber Collection, alongside two concurrent exhibitions: Judith and Gerson Leiber: A Passion for Fashion and the 7th Annual Garden of Friends exhibition, Ode to the Sea.