The Art of Rhythm
Go behind the scenes of 2025 works in progress, where music fuels the creative flow,—introducing Whitney Nye’s new YouTube series Brushstrokes & Beats.
RANGE | Solo Exhibition
In this interview, Whitney Nye shares how a season in Colorado’s mountains—surrounded by snow, shifting light, and the rhythm of Nordic sport—shaped the works in her 2021 solo exhibition RANGE.

Art Review: Road Less Traveled in Solo Show
In The Oregonian, Briana Miller explores Whitney Nye’s solo exhibition at Russo Lee Gallery, delving into the vibrant energy and intricate layers of her newest work.

Magazine Feature: Instinctual Painting and Material Mastery
Bend Magazine spotlights Whitney Nye, whose abstract works pulse with rhythm, emotion, and pure intuition with no predetermined plan.

Solo Exhibition: “RANGE”
Art inspired by mountain snow, sport, and shifting light, RANGE captures the essence of a Colorado winter in Nye’s vibrant new solo show.

Portland Studios Artist Profile | August 2021
An intimate look at how Nye’s intuition, resourcefulness, and family history shape a body of work as dynamic as her life in this In The Studio interview.

“Trip”: Solo Exhibition at Russo Lee Gallery
Trip, a solo exhibition exploring movement, perception, and the human experience in this opening announcement.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: Milestone Acquisition
Whitney Nye joins the esteemed collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon.

Featured in U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan: Cultural Exchange
Through the U.S. State Department’s prestigious Art in Embassies program, Whitney Nye’s work reached international audiences in Brunei, offering collectors and cultural leaders a rare glimpse into contemporary American art on the global stage.

In Conversation with Whitney Nye: Embracing Risk, Creativity, and Life’s Journey
Shoutout Colorado Magazine chats with Oregon artist Whitney Nye about her fearless creativity, embrace of risk, and the inspirations that shape her evolving career.

Solo Show "Ramble”: Landscapes and Memory
2023 exhibition Ramble at Russo Lee Gallery traced the tension between rural solitude and urban rhythm, weaving movement, memory, and place into vibrant mixed-media compositions.

Residency Award: 2014 GLEAN
In 2014, Whitney Nye transformed discarded materials into striking works during the prestigious GLEAN Artist Residency in Portland—fusing creativity and sustainability to spark new conversations about waste and renewal.

Public Art Award: Portland International Airport (PDX)
Whitney Nye’s artist residencies at Portland International Airport brought vibrant, regionally inspired art to thousands of travelers, enriching the airport’s celebrated public art experience.

Golden Spot Residency Supported by The Ford Family Foundation
Nye’s 2013 Golden Spot residency at Caldera, supported by The Ford Family Foundation, fueled her creative growth in Oregon’s high desert landscape.

Magazine Feature: Group Show at At Liberty Arts Collaborative
Bend’s At Liberty showcased Nye’s textured, rhythm-driven works—bridging Oregon’s vibrant east and west art scenes