Expressive Alternative Culture Figurative Painting and Sculpture
ARTIST STATEMENT
Every human is a unique being of light. A vibration that ebbs and flows within the pulse of the universe. Expressing ones passion positively affects those around you. This energy links every being to one another. The light, color and radiance that emanates from these individuals combined with my inherent figurative obsession demands artistic expression. I embrace the human experience and the amazing vessel that carries us on this journey. Capturing the energetic connection that ties us all to one another and what fuels these exchanges is my primary focus.
Depicting these connections translates to high frequency, rich, expressionistic portraits, moments, and exchanges on the two dimensional plane. Alternative sub-cultures such as The Burning Man sub-culture, vaudeville, circus, burlesque and fire performance, and other alternative sub-cultures provide a wealth of captivating subjects.
I seek a harmony of representational, expressive, vividly vibrant works that capture the essence of a charged moment. The drive to express, to share this fascination derives from the overwhelming talent, love, and gratitude for expression and creativity I observe in those around me. When individuals choose their passion they become beacons for us all.
Jenny Oeleis
BIO
Born
1984 Great Falls, Montana
Living & working in Denver, Colorado
Education
Circus as an Educational and Therapeutic Tool Online Training, Holistic Circus Therapy, Online, Fall 2021
Teacher Licensure in K-12 Art Education, Metropolitan State University, Denver, Co, Spring 2009
BFA, Painting and Drawing, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, Co, Fall 2005
Exhibitions
Solo Shows
Inca Collective, Co 2023
Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, Co. 2015
Dust, The Rose, Portland, Or. 2013
N.W.I.P.A, Portland, Or. 2013
A Gallery Space, Seattle, Wa. 2012
Makedon Gallery, Seattle, Wa. 2012
Impulse, Kitchens Ink, Denver Co. 2007
Group Shows
Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga, Co 2020-2021
Rackhouse Pub, Co. 2017
Sideshow Gallery, Co. 2016
Kitchens Ink, Co. 2014
Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, Co. 2014-2015
Piece of Mind, Portland, Or. 2013
Six Days Art Gallery, Portland, Or. 2012-2014
Aurora Public Schools Art Educators Show, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, Aurora, Co. 2010-2012
The Phoenix Asylum, Boulder, Co. 2009
Carla Wright Gallery, Denver, Co. 2008-2012
Smells Like Community Spirit, Apogaea, Lake George, Co. 2008
Crossroads Theater, Denver, Co. 2007
Wide Open Whatever, Core Gallery, Denver, Co. 2007
Dynamic Light, Dynamic Spaces, Co-Art, Denver, Co. 2007
Hope and Fear, Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nv. 2006
The Dance of Life, Core Gallery, Denver, Co. 2006
1st Annual Boulder International Fringe Festival, Boulder, Co. 2005
Phillip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, Co. 2005, 2006
Rude Gallery, Denver, Co. 2005, 2006
Texas Gallery, Denver, Co. 2005
Triboro Gallery, Denver, Co. 2005
Sanguine, Group show Capsule Gallery, Denver, Co. 2005
Mostly Done, Group show Triburo Gallery, Denver, Co. 2004
Texas Gallery, Denver, Co. 2004
College Bred Pansies, Group show Kaladi Brothers Coffee, Denver, Co. 2004
Spivak Gallery, Denver, Co. 2003
Shore Annex, Denver, Co. 2003
Phillip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, Co. 2003
Phillip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, Co, 2003
Professional Experience
Arts Caravan. Creator and Lead Instigator. Produce and perform in Circus Variety Shows, workshops, and happenings. CO, OR, NV, SC, GA, CAR, HI, ISL, UT, MT, NM, AZ, FL. 2014-present
Zircus Erotique. Fire and vaudeville production and performance. NM. 2022
All Souls Procession. Fire and vaudeville production, performance, and workshop, AZ. 2022
The Charnal Lords. Theme camp and art support and fire performance. Burning Man. NV
Starry Night Productions. Fire and vaudeville performance, CO. 2022
Fire on the Midway. Theme camp, art support, and fire performance. FL 2022, 2023
Glamp Camp. Apogaea Festival. 2012-present
Six Days Art Gallery. Gallery member, curator, artist. 2012-2014
Rose City Vaudeville. Professional fire and vaudeville performance. 2010-present
Carla Wright Gallery. Artist. 2008-2012
Hula Hideaway. Apogaea Festival. 2010-2012
Aurora Public Schools. Elementary Art Teacher. 2009-2012
Theme Camp and Art Placement Lead. Apogaea Festival. 2009
Gantry Rebirth. Fundraising, building, design, and showing of large scale metal fire sculpture. Apogaea Festival, Burning Man, and The Mile High Music Festival. 2008
Synge Fire Performance. Professional fire performance troop. 2006-2010
Department of Public Works. Infrastructure Apogaea Festival. 2005-2008, 2012-present
Burning Man Festival Fire Conclave. Fire performer, art support. 2005, 2006, 2011-2013
The Boulder International Fringe Festival. Visual Arts Assistance, pre-festival planning, exhibiting. 2005
Colorado Renaissance Festival. Guest entertainment and assistance. 2004, 2005
Paintings in local independent film. Fall 2004
Burning Man Festival. Theme camp Art team: Large scale art Installation and camp infrastructure support. 2004-2006, 2008, 2011-2014
Additional Interests
Fire and vaudeville production, performance, and education. Yoga. Acrobatics and acro-balance. The healing arts. The great outdoors: hiking, camping, snowboarding, sailing and soaking. Human, cultural, and cosmic connections and interactions. Travel.