ARTIST STATEMENT
Eyes detect, reflect, and cause connect
Vintage flashcube memories are the origin of my optical intrigue.
My art incorporates Vintage stamps and jewelry, antique book pages, Vintage ads, and Vintage rotary telephones.
Technology connect-disconnect is the driving force for the Art of Telephone series titled #eyepreferthevoice
People seek Peace and Nostalgia, so it is my dreamgoal to artfully transmit and receive both.
Theraputic to utilize the Rotary Dial, whether a treasured memory or a dream.
May my art cause authentic conversation and joyfulness

 EYECatching ArtPillows Order Direct EtsyShop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/EYECatchingbyJen
From original paintings..Monochromatic, Black & White, & Vibrant Colors

2nd Etsy! Coastal, Joyful, Nostalgia!  www.etsy.com/shop/HappyClamBoutique
​Original LITTLE paintings, Magnets, Signs, Decor, Wearables 
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www.instagram.com/jennifergregoryportz/   INSTAGRAM   @jennifergregoryportz 

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#eyedreamofmontreal 2018 #eyepreferthevoice

DOWNTOWN DALLAS in front of THE EYE by TONY TASSET

BIO 
Jennifer Gregory Portz is a Dallas artist working in acrylics and multi-media. 
Her art came out in 1966 whilst drawing a portrait with round cat-pupil eyes.
Majoring in Painting at Fred Jones Fine Arts college in the 1980s, her eyeflowers behind those scenes.
She discovered non-profit Art Conspriacy in 2009, then 2010 discovered Deep Ellum art gallery called Kettle.
Her work has shown at various group shows in Dallas, Rockwall, Art Con events, and various fundraisers.
Surviving breast cancer in a blue wig granted vibrant sanity which led to professional persona #bluehairnotaclown
She happily maintains artspace at From the HeART Gallery on Galveston Island in Historic Post Office District.

​Available Artworks Year Round in Galveston:
From the HeART Gallery and Affaire d'art Gallery
LINK:   https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartgallery/  
LINK:   https://www.facebook.com/affairedart/
Available annually: Art of Telephone #eyepreferthevoice at Love of Kettle show Deep Ellum

ArtScarves: Pop Up Events & From the Heart Gallery Galveston 
ArtPillows: Etsy Shop EYECatchingbyJen & From the HeartGallery Galveston 
​#eyecatching #flowers #peace #wearableart #artpillows #originalmultimedia #conceptualart

Afilliations:
Art Conspiracy since 2009 http://artcon.org/ 
https://www.bridgebreast.org/    https://www.facebook.com/ultravioletforcf/    http://www.rockwallwomensleague.org/
https://www.postofficedistrict.com/  

photo courtesy of Liette Mess

 INSTAGRAM @jennifergregoryportz

#eyepreferthevoice #eyerevolvetoevolve Photo by Breonny Lee

#eyepreferthegoice #eyerevolvetoevolve Photo by Breonny Lee

#eyepreferthevoice #eyerevolvetoevolve Photo by Breonny Lee

#eyepreferthevoice 2017

Eye Got Thru the Hardest Part 2013

Kettle Show called Prism,2015

Eye Stay by the Vine 2017 Textile#1

Art Con12 Nov2016 photo by Dane Walters and Jeremiah Jensen

ART CON 12-VIP NIGHT-PARTYPIC

AC12 Photo by Jerry McClure

Art Con 12 pic by Jerry McClure Bidding for this piece Closed at $230

EYe Believe Created for RWL 2016Gala

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#eyepreferthevoice #eyerememberlettersandlongdistance For the Love of Kettle 2015 February For the Love of Artists at Kettle 2015

#eyerememberlettersandlongdistance

Love Of Kettle 2016 #eyepreferthevoice #eyerememberlettersandlongdistance

EYe Dream Indigo from George Fowler show PRISM with Kettle Art Dallas

Eye Survive#itsabattleyoushallhave

Eye Survive, 23 piece body of work, curated by George Fowler for Fractal Logic2 at Kettle Gallery Dallas

Love of Kettle Photo poster property of Frank Campagna

Eye Prefer the Voice Love of Kettle annual show 2014

EYe'm HappY Times10, for ArtConX 2014

SOLD at Ultra Violet RockShow&Art Auction for CF 2014

Eye Find Blueskies series.. mini-works available for sale

Eye Enjoy a Quiet Garden 2014 unavailable/taking commissions

Eye Adore Your Smile 16x20 SOLD at RWL Gala

Eye Adore Blue Skies With You 9x12 SOLD@KettleArtGallery

Love of Kettle2014pieces by Frank Campagna & myself, purchased by a dearheart art collector Kayla Trolio

Eye Find Blueskies With You "artpiece#100" ..SOLD for Love of Kettle

4x4 Eye Wish You Peace 30$ea @ Kettle Art Dallas

past creations..

Eye Shall Enjoy Blueskies,Laughter&Glitter 18x18 SOLD via ArtCon9 $320

Eye Grasp Flashcube Moments, 2013

Art & Seek KERA Artist Profile..

Jennifer was among 31 artists showcased Art Conspiracy's “RZN8”. 
Like the other artists, Jennifer was tasked with creating a piece centered around a speaker: RZN8.
RZN8 Event regarded sound that surrounds our culture. KERA Art&Seek sponsors Art Conspiracy.
KERA Interview:   http://artandseek.net/2012/08/24/artist-profile-jennifer-portz/

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Galveston Art Bound
Eye Descend Charge of The Light Brigade to Be Light, 2013

Created for Art Bound Galveston:
Galveston ART BOUND is an eco-friendly event centered around unique art created from old, obsolete books, all during the October 5, 2013. This event proudly supports SMART Family Literacy. www.smartfamilyliteracy.org



Made with early 1900s French history pages about Crimean War.

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