Biography

Kimry Jelen and one of her paintings In a moment of clarity, Kimry Jelen left the corporate world and her life as a fashion designer to honor the horsewoman she is and pursue her artistic talents. The accolades she received from companies like Nike, Royal Robbins and O'Neill pale in comparison to the joy she receives from interpreting her love of nature with paint, brush and palette knife.

Her contemporary style flows freely, from abstract to representational, and demonstrates an intimate understanding of her subjects. A native Oregonian, Kimry has made the central part of the state her home, where she is a professional horse trainer and artist.

She comments on her inspiration, "My art is an opportunity to share what nature shares with me, every creation is a celebration of life, whether an aspen grove, the power of horses, or a critter's sense of humor!"

Kimry's work has found its way into exhibitions and corporate and private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

In the News

Mural Mosaic, world tour starts September 2008: Le Cadeau Du Cheval - The Horse Gift — a touring mural by 238 artists worldwide. View the mural website and Kimry's piece is #21, about halfway across the 2nd row.
High Desert Classic poster summer 2008. View larger.	Sisters Oregon Guide Extraordinary Sisters article by Jim Cornelius, summer 2008. Read the article: PDF p.1, p.2 or jpg.
Cascade Arts & Entertainment article by Sondra Holtzman, July 2008. Read article.	Kimry's painting, Flaxen, was featured on the cover of Redmond's guide to the Art Beat, June 2008
Go Magazine article by Andrew Moore, July 20, 2007. Read the article (jpg in a new window).	The Bend Bulletin by Andrew Moore, March 4, 2006. Read the article (jpg in new window).
The Tumalo Post article by Bruce Moon, October, 2006. Read the article (316 k pdf).	The Fall 2005 Central Oregon Horse Journal featured an interview with Kimry by Carla Sperber. Read the article (jpg in new window).
The Bulletin, Friday June 17th, 2005 featured Kimry in the Go! Magazine section "Finding Their Way Back Home" on pages 30-31.	Kimry's oil painting, "Headin' Out" was featured on the cover of the Source Weekly.
From the Powell Butte View, June 2005. Read the article (jpg in new window).