Bio
Ners Neonlumberjack was born in a tiny town in central Indiana in 1986. Having lived throughout the Midwest, Southern and Western United States, the variety of landscapes in which they have lived informs a wealth of variety and interest in plants and animals in imagery as well as material choice. After graduating Herron School of Art and Design with degrees in Painting, Sculpture, and Art History in 2009 the longing for a sense of place and being conscious of the fragile nature of mortality has been a current within the works. Currently based in Death Valley National Park, their works maintain an environmentally conscious and sustainable working practice. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty across the continent, works straddle the line between painting and sculpture showcasing vibrant colors in geometric patterns on raw natural materials such as sticks, stones, bones, feathers, and logs. The ever-present theme of mortality is contrasted with lively colors, and abstracted imagery of flora and fauna abound as they correlate alongside three-dimensional works.
EDUCATION
HERRON SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
BFA in Painting, BFA in Sculpture, BA in Art History - 2009
EXHIBITIONS
2024
Made in California - Brea Gallery, Brea, CA
COLORLOVE - Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale, AZ
2022
New Hue! – Galactic Panther, Alexandria, VA
Hilliard Musuem of Art - Lafayette, LA
2021
Ogden Museum of Southern Art - New Orleans
Neonlumberjack - Revelry Gallery, Louisville
Slammed! - Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA
Boyz Cry II – Double Suede Gallery, Lousiville
2020
It’s Carnival Baby! – Hall-Barnett Gallery, New Orleans
2019
TINT - Gamut Gallery, Minneapolis
2017
Manicured Nature - Var Gallery, Milwaukee
2016
Caribou - Drunk Lunch, Madison, WI
Sewall, Herron, Steele – Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis
2015
Bison Confetti Cake – Var Gallery, Milwaukee
DIY – Borg Ward, Milwaukee
April Gallery Night - Hotel Metro, Milwaukee
GOLDen – Var Gallery, Milwaukee
2014
Big Car’s 10 Year Retrospective – Dehaan Fine Arts Center, Indianapolis
Good Vibrations, Big Car Collaborative’s Appliance Show – K&S Appliances, Indianapolis
The Mind’s Eye Exhibition & Gala - NAMI Baton Rouge Community Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
HOME: A Group Exhibition - Private Residence, Milwaukee
Neonlumberjack – Ginger, Milwaukee
2013
Herron Alumni Show 2013: Life After Herron - Herron School of Art and Design, Indianapolis
Stick and Stones Will Break Your Bones - Cocoon Room, Milwaukee
Cocoon Room Opening Gala - Cocoon Room, Milwaukee
2011
Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show - Jackpot Gallery, Milwaukee
House Show – Midwest Museum of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis
2010
Going Away - Black and Blonde Gallery, Indianapolis
Test Fest - Skiles Test Park, Indianapolis
Sparkles, Sprinklers, and Bad Seeds - Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis
Art for Oil - The Project Lodge, Madison, WI
Magical Wonderfulness - Big Car Gallery, Indianapolis
2009
Jookabox Release Show - Big Car Gallery, Indianapolis
The Middle Drawer - Earth House, Indianapolis
Bigfoot Sightings - Big Car Gallery, Indianapolis
Bigfoot Habitat - Oranje Art and Music Exposition, Indianapolis
Collage Party - Big Car Gallery, Indianapolis
Bubblegum - Marsh Gallery, Indianapolis
let’s all GO CAMPING! - Mt. Comfort (a space for champions), Indianapolis
Stars, Stripes or Whatever - Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis Independent Music +
Art Festival - Harrison Center For The Arts: The Annex, Indianapolis
Now Is The Month Of Maying - Broadway Methodist Church, Indianapolis
The Herron Experience - Marsh Gallery, Indianapolis
Herron Student Show - Herron Galleries, Indianapolis
2008
House Broken - Jenny O’s, Indianapolis
Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String – Gallery No. 2, Indianapolis
Art by Real Americans - Sculpture/Ceramics Gallery, Indianapolis
The Art of Healing - Marsh Gallery, Indianapolis
Outside/In - Art Hospital, Bloomington, IN
Wishard Show - Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis
Visual Fringe - 909 Mass Ave, Indianapolis
Herron Student Show - Herron Galleries, Indianapolis
2007
Hinny Vs. Mule - Meyers Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
ReArtformation - Department of Public Works, Indianapolis
2006
CML - Community Museum Laboratory, Indianapolis
2005
Shane Carté – Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel, IN
AWARDS
Jurors Choice - Herron Student Show - 2009
Herron-Landers Scholarship - 2008
Dean’s List – Herron School of Art and Design - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Scholastic Art and Writing Award Silver Key – 2004
PUBLICATIONS
Art Maze Issue 3 - 2017
Art Maze Launch Issue - 2017
The Spread - 2016
Studio Visit Magazine- 2016
Create! Magazine- 2016
Fresh Paint Magazine - 2016
Pink Things – May 2016
laDonna – May 2016
Emboss Magazine – May 2016
Animal: A Beast of a Literary Magazine – May 2016
Spread – April 2016
Info Magazine – June 2013
Milwaukee Artist Pocket Collective – Fall 2011
Indianapolis Star - July 2009
Canvas Creative Arts Magazine - Spring 2009
Genesis Literary Arts Magazine - Spring 2009
CURATORIAL
Bison Confetti Cake – Var Gallery, Milwaukee
Art by Real Americans - Sculpture/Ceramics Gallery, Indianapolis
Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show - Jackpot Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
Bubblegum - Marsh Gallery, Indianapolis
COLLECTIONS
Midwest Museum of Contemporary Art – Indianapolis, IN
Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument – Las Cruces, NM
The Butterfly House - Washington, WI
Hilliard Museum - Lafayette, LA