About Jen Willoughby

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Artist Statement

As an artist, I find my creative voice in a playful exploration of the whimsical, blending light and dark to craft Surreal Dreamscapes and Visual Poetry. Fascinated by life’s ephemeral nature, I strive to capture the wonder and beauty of each fleeting moment.

My art invites viewers on a journey into intriguing contrasts, encouraging them to suspend stereotypical judgments and embrace the “What If.” From acrylics to oil pastels, markers to mixed media, my work spans various mediums, each contributing to a rich tapestry of expression.

With a passion for the tactile, I immerse myself in jewelry making, sculptural wire armatures, and the creation of otherworldly dioramas. Influenced by artists like Hans Ruedi Giger and Albrecht Dürer, I draw inspiration from the unconventional, seeking to transport observers to a world of wonder and whimsy.

Through exhibitions at esteemed galleries like The Denver Art Society and Boulder R Gallery, along with representation by Influx Gallery in Notting Hill, London, my art has found a home on both local and international stages. I’ve been honored to participate in various shows, from the Museum of Boulder to the Jackalope Artisan Festival, each experience adding depth to my artistic journey.

My intent is to spark curiosity, to challenge perceptions, and to ignite the imagination. I invite you to join me in this exploration of the extraordinary within the ordinary, where each brushstroke and line tells a story of surreal beauty and unexpected delight.

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Exhibitions:

• Access Gallery, Santa Fe Art District, 99 Pieces of Art on the Wall – September 2019

• Studio Montclair, Womyn’s Werq, Montclair, NJ – March-April 2021

• Avalon Art, Boulder, Colorado – Sept 2020, July 2021

• Woman Ware Modern Folk Art, Poughkeepsie NY – June 2021

• Jackalope Artisan Festival, Olde Town Arvada, Colorado – Sept 2021

• Museum of Boulder, Holiday Artisan Event – December 2021

• Denver Art Society, Holiday Artisan Event – December 2021

• Makers Market – October 2022, December 2022

• Influx Gallery, Nottingham England – Emergence Exhibition July 2022

• Influx Gallery Solo Virtual exhibit – August 2023

• Influx Gallery Solo Show titled: “Retrospective” – February 2024

• DiVERSiA 2024 Honoring the Earth Day, EARTH Exhibition and Promotion – April 2024

• Influx Gallery exhibition “NEXUS” – May 2024

Publications:

• Polemical Zein, Issue 14 “Memory”, Issue 15 “Future”

• Summer Edition Justin Mileun, Fragments Issue #15

• Cover of “Alice Says Go F¥€£ Yourself” Literary and Art Publication 2nd edition

• NoName Collective UK 2022 Annual Publication

• Featured interview in Canvas Rebel – April 2023

• Featured interview in Shout Out Colorado – May 2023

• Featured in Strawberry Moon Art Journaling Magazine, Issue 7

Jennifer’s work continues to captivate audiences, inviting them into a world where imagination knows no bounds and the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary.

Featured Exhibiting Artist at RGallery March and April 2023. Boulder Art Association Wall

Work selected for publication in the 2022 Annual Publication for NoName Collective UK March 2023 release.

Featured interview in Canvas Rebel April 2023

Featured interview Shout Out Colorado May 2023

Thrive Gold Prize awarded for exhibit entry titled

“Wind Runner” Happy People, Healthy Planet

Traveling Exhibition: Michigan State, Harvard University, Scotland UK July 2023

https://thrive-planetaryhealth-art.com/view-the-exhibit/

https://thrive-planetaryhealth-art.com/meet-the-artists/

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Published photograph titled Photosynthesis  poetry anthology featured at the November 2023 COP28  hosted in Dubai at the UN Climate Change Conference November 2023

Work History

Colorado Technical University

North Campus Westminster, Colorado

Title: Web Design Instructor (HTML, CSS) Part-time adjunct instructor

Introduced students to the nuances of hand coding using HTML, CSS and XML.

Facilitated an online forum for students with weekly debate topics.

The Art Institute of Colorado 

1200 S. Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado

Title: Web Design Instructor (Dreamweaver, Flash, Fire Works and Photoshop) Part-time adjunct instructor.

Regis Learning Systems

Genesee CO

Remote 8 month contract creating on line training materials for the DOD using Flash interactive features and 2D animation.

Focus:

Small Space Rescue

Wildfire First Responders

First Responders Radioactive Crisis Training

Jet Fuel Rehydration Systems and Protocols

Denver Center of the Performing Arts

Creative and Technical Consultant

Worked with DCPA Creative Director to recreate their table based website to a AWDA compliant site based on HTML5 CSS. Additionally I instructed the CD in the use of FLASH and Action Scripts, to create an animated PSA for one of the first large Palmas Outdoor screens along Speer Blvd, near the Complex.

Quintess LRW

Title: Graphic/Web Designer

Contribution: Design and production of print, landing pages and e-marketing materials, including the design of numerous collateral pieces in support of the Club’s luxury brand. Determining color treatment, specifications and deadlines, and the best and most cost effective method of reproduction. Managed project and shot list for photo shoots of luxury homes in Paris, Italy, Aspen, and Steamboat Springs. Created and revised complex vector Maps.

National Corporate Housing 

Title: Graphic Web Designer, Photography

Contribution: Design and production of print, web and multimedia/e-marketing communications for several national companies under the Atchison Group umbrella.

Cherry Hills Country Club

Title: Publications Director, Graphic/Web Designer & Photographer

Focus:  Key roll in the design and production of all print, web and multimedia communications for the promotion of various Club events. Developed an interactive History DVD for Club Members, photographed the 2005 U.S. Women’s Open and created an interactive Flash CD for Club Members highlighting the week long event. During the 2004 renovation project, worked directly with the project manager to communicate all phases of the 8 million dollar project, designing the project proposal which resulted in a majority vote in favor of the renovation. Developed and launched the Club’s web site offering members a virtual tour of the construction site during the renovation process.

Platt College

Title: Electronic Pre Press, Practicum, Job Skills and Studio Business Instructor. As an Electronic Pre Press instructor, instrumental  in developing the curriculum for Electronic Pre Press in 2001. During the course of employment collaborated and assumed the lead with several design related projects including a brochure for an event sponsored by The Denver Ad Federation, print ads and articles published in The Marketing Journal, and the 1999/2000 Platt College brochure.

Sat on the board of directors for the Printing and Imaging Foundations which offered applicants fully paid educational scholarships.

The National Writers Club

Title:  Art Director, Membership Specialist, School Registrar

Focus: Design and production of all of the Club’s marketing and membership communications materials which included Newsletters, White Pages, promotion of keynote Speakers for conferences and workshops. Design of several books covers for member’s using the self publishing services of the Club. Managed the membership process via the creation of a custom database, advised and instructed students as they progressed through the Club’s writing course, and was responsible for accounts receivables and accounts payables.

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