Perpetual Progeny by Kyra Watkins

We are pleased to present "Perpetual Progeny," a solo exhibition featuring the remarkable blue ballpoint pen portraits by artist Kyra Watkins.

EXHIBITION DATES: May 31 - July 6, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ARTIST INTERVIEW: 12:00 PM during the opening reception

"Perpetual Progeny" showcases Kyra Watkins' extraordinary craftsmanship and artistic vision through a series of meticulously rendered portraits created exclusively with blue ballpoint pen. Each work demonstrates Watkins' remarkable technical precision and emotional depth, exploring themes of human connection, lineage, and the continuous thread of humanity across generations.

Following her recent commission creating portraits for TEDxPortland, this exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to experience Watkins' unique artistic approach in a comprehensive collection of new works.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kyra Watkins is a contemporary portrait artist whose distinctive technique using blue ballpoint pen has earned recognition for its extraordinary detail and emotional resonance. Her work explores the nuanced complexities of human expression and identity through a medium often overlooked in fine art.

Watkins' recent collaboration with TEDxPortland highlighted her ability to capture not just the physical likeness but the essence of her subjects. Her portraits reveal both technical mastery and profound sensitivity to the human condition.

Through her deliberate choice of the humble ballpoint pen as her primary medium, Watkins transforms an everyday writing tool into an instrument of artistic excellence, challenging perceptions of value and permanence in contemporary art.

EXHIBITION DATES: May 31 - July 6, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ARTIST INTERVIEW: 12:00 PM during the opening reception
Refreshments will be provided