Jen Herling

Jen Herling focused seriously on ballet and modern dance throughout her childhood and adult life. She has a BA in Performance Art from the University of MD, and performed extensively in New York City, Baltimore MD, San Francisco CA, and Washington DC. She dabbled in visual art throughout her life, but has very little formal training. In May 2015 she took an on-line art class that awoke her creative nature, and propelled her back into the art world using new and different tools. No stranger to discipline, she has dedicated herself to a demanding studio practice, and the creation of a business with the ultimte goal of becoming a full time artist. Jen currently lives in Boulder CO.

My work is influenced by the natural world around me, my inner world, and the perceived separation between the two. My subconscious guides the content and emotion of my work. Curiosity motivates me to witness expressions of myself unfold. I'm continuously learning about myself through my creative process as a metaphor for how I live my life. Because of this connection between my internal and external existence painting provides a powerful outlet for healing and growth.

The content of my work is driven by my desire to experience a more connected socia...

• Artastic: Horizons K-8, Boulder CO \\ Dec 2, 2016 11-pm\\ 4545 Sioux Drive Boulder, CO

• Jackalope , Denver CO \\ Dec 10-11, 2016\\ McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80202
• Radius Art Gallery, Missoula, MT \\ Nov 24-Dec 24, 2016\\ 114 Main Street Missoula, MT 59802
• Open Studios Tour Preview Exhibit \\ Sept 12- Oct 10, 2016 \\ Canyon Gallery, Boulder Public Library, Canyon Blvd & 9th St

• Open Studios, Boulder CO \\ 12-6pm Oct 1, 2, 8, 9 2016 \\ Studio #84

• The Boulder Creative Collective, Boulder CO\\ Fall group show Oct 8-Nov 8, 2016 \\ 2500 47th Street Unit 10 Boulder, CO 80301

• Ace Community Art Gallery, Boulder CO, solo show in conjunction with NOBO art District \\ July 1 2016-Aug 30 2016

• Rocky Ridge Music Center, Boulder CO, solo show in conjunction with NOBO art District \\ May 1 2016-June 30 2016

• Madelife Boulder CO \\ Jan 1 2016-March 1 2016 (Paintings in retail space)

• Sol Shine, Denver CO, group show \\ Oct 2015-Dec 2015