Jenny NelsonDelta (Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas in Teal, Aqua Blue & Green)2018
2018
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Square, abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in aqua, teal, blue, and green against pale grey with accents of yellow, peach, and mauve
'Delta' by Jenny Nelson
Oil on linen, made in 2018
48 x 48 x 2 inches unframed
sturdy Aluminum stretcher bars, signed on reverse
wire and d-rings for easy installation
This square abstract expressionist oil painting was painted by Woodstock, NY based artist, Jenny Nelson, in 2018. The colorful abstract composition is completed in an expressionist style with loose and gestural brushstrokes in calming tones of aqua, teal and navy blue, and green. The contrasting patches of dusty yellow, peach, and mauve beautifully pop against the subtle pale beige-grey background. Color is applied in light layers which is noticeable in the faint yet visible under tones of the painting. The square oil painting is unframed and has sturdy aluminum stretchers. The artist's signature is located on the back of the painting.
Artist Statement:
My work has always been anchored in drawing. I spent years drawing and painting from life. This instilled a strong sense of space and structure. At some point I became more interested in the negative space surrounding the objects I was observing and modifying the objects themselves. I began to organically develop an abstract language, but the sense of structure and organization remained constant in the painting.
I apply paint in layers using palette knives, brushes and oil sticks. I initially draw loose gestures and a variety of spontaneous marks. Often traces of previous layers remain visible, allowing colors to interact in ways I could not have anticipated. This process leaves me feeling quite lost a lot of the time, and I have had to learn to become comfortable with that feeling. This sometimes builds to frustration, and I will scape off much of what was applied, but the result of doing this is often something wonderful that moves the painting forward.
I view the painting process as a collaboration between myself and the materials. A conversation starts that has a beginning and an end, but everything in between is unpredictable. It seems at first some exciting things may show up but it’s important to disregard these first, too beautiful bursts, work over them, and develop something deeper from them. As the painting evolves, shapes and lines solidify, and I begin to see how the parts affect the whole.
This way of layering, adding and subtracting, creates a history on the canvas. Shapes have a story to tell. Lines that have been obliterated and resurrected over and over again have an emotional charge. This process that started as a wild party ends up as a contemplative carefully edited composition, involving precise modifications, while hopefully leaving the life force in tact.
Resume:
Solo Shows:
2016 Solo Exhibition, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2013 Traveling Light, Tria Gallery, Manhattan NY
2012 New Work, Smink Modern, Dallas TX
2012 New Work, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY
2011 Awakenings (Duo with 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, Gallery 100, 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:
2017 Abstractions, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY
2014 Women in Abstract, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte NC
2013 Hidell Brooks Anniversary Show, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2013 AD Boston Art Fair, Gold Gallery, Boston
2012 Contemporary Painters, Carrie Haddad Gallery Hudson, NY
2012 Featured Artist, Dragonfly Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA
2012 Tria Gallery Summer Exhibition, Manhattan, NY
2012 AAF NYC, Tria Gallery, Manhattan, NY
2011 Featured Artist, Dragonfly Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA
2011 AAF NYC, Tria Gallery, Manhattan, NY
2011 Figures and Abstractions, 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 GA
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:
Fareed Zacharia, Rhinebeck, NY
Warren Bierwirth, Paris, France
Cecilia Greene, New York NY
Helen Chapman, New York NY
Michael & Sheila Faharty, New York NY
Christopher Dlutowski, New York NY
Jim & Dianne Footlicke, New York NY
Laurent Gaudry, New York NY
Nancy Seigal, Boca Raton FL
Holli Gersh, Boca Raton FL
Kenneth & Margaret Uhle, Ridgefield CT
Dr. Lee Sider, Mt. Tremper NY
Friedrike Merck, Woodstock NY
Weston & Julia Blelock, Woodstock NY
Miller Howard Investments, Woodstock NY
Kingston Hospital, Kingston NY
Media:
Three Abstract Artists Christie Scheele Blog, 2013
Modern NYC, Review, "Traveling Light" at Tria Gallery, 2013
Off the Palette, HV Biz, Interview, July 2011
In Her Own Words, Times-Herald Record article, DB Leonard, February 2011
Balance in the Abstract, Roll Magazine Feature Article, May 2010
Catskill Mountain News, Review, May 2010
The 60/60 Portrait Project with Franco Vogt, December 2009
Roll Magazine, Cover Artist, December 2009
Studio Visit Magazine, Fall Edition 2008
Spring Awakening,Woodstock Times Feature Article, Paul Smart, June 2008
"Blue Bird" Featured in Beautiful Homes Magazine, Summer 2007
"Float" Featured in Universal Studios movie: Definitely, Maybe (2008)
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:
Portland School of Art, Portland, ME 1988
BFA Bard College, Annandale on Hudson, NY 1998-2001
Lacoste School of the Arts, Lacoste, France 2000
Residencies & Awards:
Artist in Residence. Byrdcliffe Art Colony. Woodstock, NY 2004-2008
Scholarship: Lacoste School of the Arts. 2000
Teaching Experience:
2009-present Woodstock School of Art. Woodstock, NY.
2016 Bonita Springs Art Center. Naples, FL.
2016 Castle Hill Center for the Arts. Truro, MA
2013-2014 Artists Association of Nantucket. Nantucket, MA.
2012-2013 The Museum School at Provincetown Artist Association and Museum (PAAM).
Provincetown, MA.
2012 Firehouse Art Collaborative: Gilman Street Studios. Berkeley, CA.
Related Experience:
Juror, ASK Regional Juried Show 2014
Details
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- Creation Year2018
- Medium
- Movement & Style
- ConditionNew
- DimensionsH 48 in. x W 48 in. x D 2 in.H 121.92 cm x W 121.92 cm x D 5.08 cm
- Gallery LocationHudson, NY
- Reference NumberLU2274120502
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