Whitney Nye

Russo Lee Gallery is pleased to present Trip by Whitney Nye. The paintings in this new exhibition unfold like a short story – rich, layered, and capable of standing alone or resonating as part of a larger narrative. These large-scale, oil on canvas works are built up through multiple layers, often worked on simultaneously. The scale is intentional, inviting the viewer into an immersive experience. Nye describes that she becomes engrossed in mark making that may be imperceptible from afar, but resonate upon closer inspection. The paintings are a testament to both perseverance and joy.

Opening Reception: May 1st, 2025 | 5:00—7:00 PM

Artist Talk: May 10th, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Whitney Nye is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a BA in Studio Art. A former Artist-in-Residence at the Oregon College of Art and Craft, Nye was also a member of the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s Design Roster. In 2019, she received a Fellowship Award and was in residence at the Vermont Studio Center. The following year, she was awarded a career opportunity grant from the Ford Family Foundation. She has shown her work extensively across the Northwest and in Wyoming, Tennessee, and Utah. Nye’s work is held in numerous collections, including the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, the Oregon Health & Science University Foundation, Salem Hospital, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Trip

May 1 – 31, 2025

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