Solo Show "Ramble”: Landscapes and Memory
Talavera | 2023 | Acrylic on Canvas |63 x 54”
Ramble by Whitney E. Nye ran from March 2 to April 1, 2023 at Russo Lee Gallery in Portland, offering a compelling exploration of movement, memory, and the environments that shape our inner landscapes.
Press Release for Ramble Art Opening
A Landscape in Motion: The Artistic Vision Behind Ramble
Lake | 2023 | Mixed Media | 82 x 68”
In Ramble, Whitney Nye’s creative process draws inspiration from both rural highways and urban energy. Her mixed-media collages—described as “two-lane blacktop views”—evoke the quiet introspection of road trips, capturing fleeting vistas and internal reflections. Contrasting these rural motifs are the large-scale wall hangings created during her time in New York City’s garment district. Painted from above using textile dyes, these layered works channel the bustle of city life—making vibrant, rhythmic compositions that resonate with the tension between order and chaos.
Waiting on a Friend | 2023 | Collage on Paper | 31.25 x 23.25” framed
Whitney Nye’s Artistic Journey
A graduate of the University of Oregon with a BA in Studio Art, Whitney Nye has exhibited widely across the Northwest and beyond—from Wyoming and Tennessee to Utah. Her work is included in notable collections such as:
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Salem Hospital
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
In 2019, she was awarded a Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, followed by a Career Opportunity Grant from the Ford Family Foundation in 2020, underscoring her commitment to artistic growth and community impact
Backroads | 2023 | collage on paper |31.25 x 23.25” framed
