Jenny Nelsonclick on image for an enlargement, price, size and medium. Paintings 2011 - 2012
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Squeeze Box , 2012 |
Iris, 2011 |
Outrigger, 2011 |
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Round About, 2012 |
Paper Sun, 2011 |
Thinking of Flying, 2011 |
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Yerry Hill, 2011 |
Earlier Works 
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Blueprint, 2010 |
Reef, 2009 |
Skyline #2, 2010 |
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Belle, 2010 |
Skyline #3, 2010 |
Artist Statement
In this current series I have left visible more of the unconstrained marks and lines that signal the beginning of a painting. This initial energy remains as I allow imperfect scratches and unconscious marks to surface. Lines drawn with oil sticks have become an important compositional element. Edges appear muted where chance colors overlap and the unexpected remains visible. Overall there is less control, as I strive to let the paint move and react fluidly.
My artistic training was focused on the classical and representational, however it has always been my natural instinct to depict my surroundings in abstract forms. Painting in layers with palette knives, brushes and oil sticks, I initially allow myself to draw wild gestures and automatic marks. Often traces of previous layers remain visible, allowing colors to interact in ways I could not have anticipated. Reacting intuitively to these evolving colors and forms, a very personal abstract language emerges.
Focusing on particular shapes or compositions for long periods of time will often result in a series of closely related paintings. The process is one of addition and subtraction until everything on the canvas co-exists with a depth and intensity that seems balanced to me.
Jenny Nelson attended Maine College of Art in Portland Maine, and graduated with a BFA from Bard College, where she received a scholarship to the Lacoste School of the Arts in France. She lives and works in Woodstock, New York, including an Artist in Residence at the Byrdcliffe Art Colony from November 2004-08. Jenny is represented by galleries nationally, including the Carrie Haddad Gallery, in Hudson, New York; Tria Gallery, in Manhattan; Julie Heller Gallery, Provincetown MA and Dragonfly Gallery, in Martha's Vineyard.
Artist Bio
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
Solo Shows:
2012 New Paintings, Smink Modern, Dallas TX.
2012 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2011 Awakenings, (Duo: Keun Young Park) Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2010 New Paintings, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY
2008 Autumn Elegance, Asher Neiman Gallery, Red Bank NJ
2008 The Light Between, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY
2007 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2006 Of Line and Light, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY
2006 Abstractions, Gallery100, Saratoga NY
2005 Spring Collection, Coffey Gallery, Kingston NY
2005 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2004 Summer ,Omega Institute, Rhinebeck NY
2004 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2003 Paintings from Shady, Coffey Gallery, Kingston NY
2001 Fisher Studio Art Gallery, Annandale on Hudson
Group Exhibitions:
2012 Contemporary Painters, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2012 Three Visions, Julie Heller Gallery (Anchor Inn), Provincetown MA
2012 Summer Cocktail, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2012 AAF NYC, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2011 AAF NYC, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2011 Figures and Abstraction, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson Ny
2010 Art Hamptons, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY.
2010 Featured Artist, Dragonfly Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard MA
2009 LA Art Fair, Bryant Street Gallery, Palo Alto CA
2009 Curators Choice, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes NY
2009 Instructors Exhibition, Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock NY
2009 Group Exhibition, Bryant Street Gallery, Palo Alto CA
2009 Small Works, Anne Irwin Fine Art, Atlanta Georgia
2009 Winter White, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2009 Contrasts, Anne Irwin Fine Art, Atlanta GA
2009 AAF NYC Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2008 Summer Cocktail, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2008 5”x7” Show, Kleinart-James Gallery, Woodstock, NY
2007 Faculty Plus One, Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson NY
2007 Art Basel Miami, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2007 One New Work, Chace-Randall Gallery, Andes, NY
2007 5”x7” Show, Kleinart-James Gallery, Woodstock, NY
2006 Beach, Gallery Yellow, Cross River NY
2006 Flow, Kleinart-James Gallery, Woodstock, NY
2006 Group Exhibition, James Cox Gallery, Woodstock NY
2006 Collectors Choice, Kleinert-James Gallery, Woodstock NY
2005 Group Exhibition, Chace Randall Gallery, Andes NY
2005 Passionate About Art, Kleinert -James Gallery, Woodstock NY
2005 New Talent, Alpha Gallery, Boston, MA.
2004 Six Women Painters, Albert Shahinian Fine Art, Poughkeepsie, NY
2004 New York Underground Art Fair, Pool Art Addict, Four Points Hotel NY
2003 Senate House Show, Kingston NY
2002 Group Exhibition, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
Juried Exhibitions:
2004 Woodstock Artists Association Woodstock NY
2002 Hudson Valley Artists 2002, Samuel Dorsky Museum, New Paltz NY
SELECTED COLLECTIONS:
Warren Bierwirth, Paris France
Cecilia Greene, Manhattan NY
Helen Chapman, Manhattan NY
Michael & Sheila Faharty, Manhattan NY
Christopher Dlutowski, Manhattan NY
Jim & Dianne Footlicke, Manhattan NY
Laurent Gaudry, Manhattan NY
Nancy Seigal, Boca Raton FL.
Holli Gersh, Boca Raton FL.
Dr. Lee Sider, Mt. Tremper NY
Friedrike Merke, Woodstock NY
Miller Howard Investments, Woodstock NY
Kingston Hospital, Kingston NY
MEDIA:
Balance in the Abstract, Roll Magazine Feature Article, May 2010
The 60/60 Portrait Project with Franco Vogt, December 2009
Roll Magazine, Cover Artist, December 2009
Studio Visit Magazine, Fall Edition 2008
Woodstock Times Feature Article, Spring Awakening, Paul Smart, June 2008
“Blue Bird” Featured in Beautiful Homes Magazine, Summer 2007
“Float” Featured in Universal Studios movie: Definitely, Maybe
Directed by Adam Brooks 2007 release
Woodstock Times, Review, Paul Smart, May 2006
Art New England, August 2005
Pulse Magazine, Nick Chassman, Review, June 2005
Woodstock Times, Review, Paul Smart, April 2004
Guide Magazine, Featured Artist, December 2003
Kingston Freeman, Review, Mary Cassai, August 2001
Woodstock Times, Review, Phyllis Gilbert, July 2000
Education & Awards:
Portland School of Art, Portland, Me 1988
BFA Bard College, Annandale on Hudson, NY 1998-2001
Lacoste School of the Arts, Lacoste, France 2000
Scholarship: Lacoste School of the Arts
Artist in Residence Byrdcliffe Art Colony 2004-08
Instructor Woodstock School of Art 2009-present