Lea's mother gave birth to her on the principle's desk, which sent her sailing on a long
    career of following rules and being an excellent student. Nevertheless, Lea spent her
    childhood sucking her thumb and twirling her curly hair through her fingers while staring
    off in the distance into her her far-more-daring-than-reality imagination. Her playmates
    were frequently imaginary as well--she had so many of these that she was often caught
    playing tag or hide-and-seek "by herself."

Today, Lea's art work continues to explore the places in her head. These are places where all women hold their own
beauty, and each possesses a power so strong it surges through her long curls into the ethers. Places where friends
come in all sizes and their forms are often surprising. Most importantly, places that are free of rules and ever-changing,
where anyone and everyone can find that wild piece of themselves that they have always been seeking.
Education
2002                        B. A. in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking, Portland State University.

Exhibitions
2010                        Group Exhibition, "Grow," De Nada Gallery, Portland, OR
2009 (November)     Solo Exhibition, A MOOD CHANGE Gallery, Portland, OR
2009 (Oct. 24th)      Group Exhibition/Auction to benefit P.A.W., Rose City Vet Clinic, Portland, OR  
2009 (Oct/Nov)        Group Exhibition, Siren Nation Festival, Olympic Mills Commerce Center, Portland, OR
2009 (October)        Solo Exhibition, Three Friends, Portland, OR                       
2009                        Solo Exhibition, Sip & Kranz, Portland, OR
2009                        Solo Exhibition, Show & Tell Gallery, Portland, OR
2008                        Group Exhibition, Mash Up Bash, Olympic Mills Commerce Center, Portland, Oregon
2008                        Solo Exhibition, Show & Tell Gallery, Portland, OR
2007                        PDX Etsy Trunk Show, Etsy Labs, Brooklyn, New York
2006, 07,08, 09,10  Buckman Art Show & Sale, Portland, Oregon                
2006                        Solo Exhibition, Atomic Sprockets, Portland, Oregon
2006                        Nationally Juried Group Exhibition, “All Our Children,” Bella Perla Gallery, Portland, Oregon
2005                        Solo Exhibition, Floyd’s Coffee Shop, Portland, Oregon
2005                        Solo Exhibition, Nacho Mama’s Too, Portland, Oregon
2004                        Solo Exhibition, Xenos House of Culture, Portland, Oregon                
2004                        Group Exhibition, Intown Works at The Old Church, Portland, Oregon
2003                        Joint Exhibition, Alberta Cooperative Grocery, Portland, Oregon                       
2002                        Solo Exhibition, Mojo’s, Portland, Oregon
2002                        Senior Exhibition, Dean’s Office, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
2001-2002               Group Installation, Cell Project with Susan Harlan, Portland, Oregon
2001                        Annual Juried Student Art Show, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon

Technical Capabilities
• Painting                Experienced with acrylic, oil, and watercolor
• Drawing                Knowledge of a variety of drawing materials and techniques, including  
                               mixed media, collage, and xerox transfers
• Printmaking          Monoprint, monotype, linocut, woodblock

Public Works
2010                        Commissioned to create a mural in the kitchen at Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School

Lectures/Workshops
2003                        Gave a presentation about writing an artist statement to 2nd year art students at Cleveland
                               High School, Portland, Oregon.

Collections
•8 NW 8th Building, Portland, OR
•numerous private collections
                       

References and Other Materials
Available upon request.
Lea Keohane
(503) 358-4078
leak@leakarts.com
Bio/Resume