Jane Piper (1916-1991) was an influential American painter who was celebrated for her dynamic still life and landscapes. Born in Philadelphia, she developed an early interest in art while living in France as a child. Piper further cultivated her passion for art through formal education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where she studied under Daniel Garber. Her artistic journey continued with studies at the Barnes Foundation and with renowned artists such as Hans Hofmann, Earl Horter, and Arthur Carles, who significantly shaped her approach to color and form. Piper's work is not only distinguished by its bold use of color and a unique blend of abstraction and representation but also by its constant evolution. She often began her pieces with objects from her studio, using still life setups as a foundation from which she would abstract and explore spatial relationships and color dynamics. Her transition from oil to acrylic paints marked a significant turning point in her technique, opening the door to greater experimentation with textures and hues, and inviting the audience to witness her artistic growth. In addition to her artistic practice, Piper was a dedicated educator. In the mid-1950s, she taught painting and drawing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and held a long tenure at the Philadelphia College of Art (later known as the University of the Arts) from 1956 to 1985. Through her teaching, Piper influenced many young artists, sharing her passion and approach to art.Jane Piper participated in numerous exhibitions throughout her career, including regular showings at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Annuals from 1945 to 1968. Her works are included in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Carnegie Museum of Art.