Comedy in an Era of Anxiety

Jen Brown’s recent exhibition of figurative oil paintings gives us a glimpse of the modern world with satire and soul.

Brett Holverstott
Nov 2 · 10 min read

Wolff Gallery, Portland Oregon | Sept 6 — Oct 27, 2019

Jen Brown, Allegory of Facebook, 36 in x 54 in

Jen Brown is an art historian, curator, and oil painter who began painting full time in 2013 and has rapidly matured as an artist. Her…

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Brett Holverstott

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Writer on topics in science & art; architect in Seattle, WA.

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