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Born and raised in Omaha, NE, Courtney Kenny Porto, is known for her colorful acrylic
paintings, surrealist animals and yarn paintings. Porto’s work focuses largely on modern still life, femininity and humor. Porto Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bethany College (Lindsborg, KS) with a BA in Studio Art. She has exhibited work in numerous juried and solo exhibitions and public art projects throughout the United States and has work in several private and corporate collections. She is also the illustrator for Tender & True’s pet food packaging. Porto is actively involved in the Omaha art community and currently serves as Joslyn Art Museum’s Young Advocates Committee Vice Chair. Artist Statement I like painting feminine, shiny and edible things - nail polish, heels, candy, and colorful plastics- the stuff I loved as a kid that I secretly never outgrew. I love bright vibrant colors that pop, clean crisp edges and curved lines. I have this need to do it all. I see something that inspires me and suddenly I have to try a new medium, new subject-matter, or new technique. Because of this, I often struggle to describe my work and put it all in a single category or style. My bodies of work are related and cohesive, but my work as a whole varies drastically. I am inspired by realism, pop art, surrealism, and the use of non-traditional materials. I work in a variety of media. Each medium allows me something unique. Alternating between media keeps me engaged and motivated. Unlike many artists, most of my work is meticulously planned and I take great pleasure when the end result matches the vision in my head. Most often, my creativity lies in the planning and ideas behind a piece, not the execution. I have a minimalist esthetic. Most of my pieces center on a single focal point with simple or blank backgrounds. |
