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About Jean

Moving and making have interested Jean Cherouny for decades. When she entered grade school, she was a ballet dancer. She is familiar with “feet movement” from her years of competitive biking, skiing, and soccer. Her kinesthetic interests left her curious about how her mind and body bring paint and sport together and call it fine art. In college, where she created large futuristic bike racers for her senior thesis, she began to discover her visual voice in paint.“Speed pushes me to the brink while using my rollerblades to play with colors. Jean’s large-scale rollerblade paintings, first executed in 2008, as well as smaller-scale“wheel work,” all go beyond the brush. They are brightly colored, visually dynamic, and enduringly inspiring to viewers and fellow artists. Jean studied at the University of Vermont for a BS in Art Education, where she was also a competitive skier. She earned her MFA from Northern Vermont University in 2010. She has shown her work in juried and commercial shows in America and Europe. While Jean paints all over the world, she CURRENTLY exhibits her art in public spaces with the ArtisA Art Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba. Her work can be commissioned and purchased online here.

About Jean’s Art

American Artist Jean Cherouny is known for a painting style she calls Active Expressionism, first inspired by innovative Abstract Expressionist painters Joan Mitchell, Jackson Pollock and Rebecca Purdum. Jean uses wheels of all sorts to create dynamic art pieces and interactive exhibitions.

Cherouny’s artistic achievements expand a spirit of creative transcendence through technical invention. As Pollock threw and dripped paint, as Purdum applies paint with her own hands and fingers, Jean Cherouny first went “beyond the brush” using her rollerblade wheels to literally skate paint onto the canvas in 2008. Bursting with athletic energy and spirit, her work simultaneously involves eye, mind, and body. Jean’s art and public performances have been seen in the United States, Europe, Aruba, and the Philippines.

Continuing to explore the artistic horizons of wheel-painting, Jean celebrates different styles, including street art. Through selling her art to collectors, she teaches and inspires future generations. 



 

Red Dot Miami

In 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to showcase my work at Red Dot Miami through ArtisA Gallery and Perseus Gallery, along with my participation in Art Expo NYC with Perseus. I also participated in The Other Art Fair in Dallas, Texas. These experiences allowed me to share my unconventional artistic approach with a wider audience, igniting my creativity like never before. I have been showing online and in person at art fairs since 2021. You can find my story in publications by ItsLiquid, Arts To Heart Project, and The Visionary Art Collective.

Dallas, The Other Art Fair

The Other Art Fair invited 130 artists to participate in the Market Hall Fair in Dallas, Texas. We flew from Aruba and arrived to prepare Jean’s booth. All the art was carried in our suitcases and hung in a beautiful display. Before the fair, I posted new works on Saatchi Online, where people saw the work before the opening night. The Other Art Fair team posted Flamingo Fling online, which helped buyers seek my style in my booth. We enjoyed several nights of meeting with the fair organizers and other artists. On the Saturday night of the fair, we brought a print to a social hour to share with another artist. A print swap is a great way to connect the exhibitors and make everyone’s art available to the artists. Look for me at the October Fair in Atlanta, October 1-4 this year.

Jean Cherouny with collector with her rollerblade painting at The Other Art Fair Dallas, Texas

Publications

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CV & Exhibitions

    • Vermont State Certified Art Teacher, K–12, USA (1996–2024)

    • Laser Cutter, Fusion 60 Watt Epilogue, Glowforge Technician, Generator, Burlington, VT (2016–)

    • CNC Router Certified, Technician, Generator, Burlington, VT (2016)

    • Wood Shop Certified, Generator, Burlington, VT (2016–2017)

    • M.F.A., Northern Vermont University, Johnson, VT, USA (2010)

    • B.S. Art Education, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, UVM, Burlington, VT, USA (1991)

    • Owner of Aruba Artist Retreat (2025–2026)

    • Instructor of Abstract Painting, ArtisA Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba (2023–2025)

    • Board Member, ArtisA Pure Events Foundation, San Nicolas, Aruba (2024–2025)

    • Space 21 Art Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba (2024)

    • Street Art Tour Guide, ArtisA Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba (2023)

    • Art Teacher, grades PreK–8, Alburg Educational Center, Alburg, VT (2022)

    • Burlington City Arts Education / Gallerist, Burlington, VT, USA (2021–2022)

    • HumanBeing Jewelry, Jean Cherouny Fine Art & Design LC (2021)

    • Creator of Improv Suits, Online Collaboration, Winooski, VT, USA (2021)

    • Milton Artists Guild, Gallerist / Educator, Milton, VT, USA (2021)

    • Art Teacher, grades 4–6, St. Albans City School, St. Albans, VT (2021)

    • Creator of Improv Suits, Winooski, VT, USA (2020)

    • Generator Maker Space, Burlington, VT (2016, 2017, 2020)

    • Art Teacher, Hunt Middle School, Burlington, VT (2017)

    • Reading Mentor, Everybody Wins, Salisbury, VT (2014)

    • Vermont Working Artist of Addison County, Creator / Curator, Vermont State House, Montpelier, VT (2014)

    • Artist in Residence, The Renaissance School, Animal Drawings and Murals, Shelburne, VT (2014)

    • Artist in Residence, Aurora School, Middlebury, VT (2013)

    • Artist in Residence (K–2, 10 days), Integrated Arts Academy, Burlington, VT (2012)

    • Arts Walk Community Coordinator, Middlebury Arts Walk, Middlebury, VT (2010–2013)

    • Art Teacher, Middlebury Union Middle School, Middlebury, VT (2010)

    • Art Teacher, Sudbury Community School, Sudbury, VT (2001–2004)

    • Art Teacher, Lincoln Community School, Lincoln, VT (1999–2000)

    • Art Teacher, Whiting School, Whiting, VT (1997–1999)

    • Red Dot Miami, Miami, Florida (2025)

    • Wow! Fundraiser, July, Palm Beach, Aruba (2025)

    • Art Expo, April, New York, New York, USA (2025)

    • The Other Art Fair, April, Dallas Edition, Texas, USA (2025)

    • ArtisA Gallery, 18.3, March, San Nicolas, Aruba (2022–2026)

    • Aruba Art Week, San Nicolas, Aruba (2025)

    • Arts To Heart Project, Time and Memory, Book and Online Exhibition (2025)

    • Space 21 art Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba (2023–2026)

    • Art Expo, Pier 36, New York City, NY (2024)

    • The Aruba Art Fair, Freedom, San Nicolas, Aruba (2024)

    • Perseus Gallery, New York, NYC, USA (2023–2025)

    • Florence Contemporary 2, Florence, Italy (2023)

    • Frida, Maggy’s, Oranjestad, Aruba (2023)

    • Canvas, ITSLIQUID, Venice, Italy, Palazzo Bembo, EU (2023)

    • Soul and Art, Arteome Gallery Online, Milan, Italy, EU (2023)

    • ArtisA Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba (2023)

    • Van Gogh Gallery, Luxembourg Art Fair, EU (2023)

    • Our Future, Independent Image, Online, China (2022)

    • The Aruba Art Fair, ArtisA Gallery, San Nicolas, Aruba (2022)

    • Venice International, ITSLIQUID, Venice, Italy, Palazzo Bembo, EU (2022)

    • 30th Annual Art Hop, Juried Show, Burlington, VT, USA (2022)

    • Visionary Art Collective, Reflections, Virtual Art Exhibition (2022)

    • Rome Contemporary, ITSLIQUID, International Art Show, Rome, Italy, EU (2022)

    • Circle Arts Foundation, Art Review Publication (2022)

    • Minima Gallery, Paintings and Laser Cut Earrings, Johnson, VT, USA (2022)

    • Rossocinibro Gallery, New Worlds New Works, Rome, Italy, EU (2022)

    • Rituals, ITSLIQUID, International Art Show, Venice, Italy, EU (2022)

    • The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, California, USA (2022)

    • The Body Language, ITSLIQUID, International Art Show, Venice, Italy, EU (2022)

    • All She Makes, Online and Printed Issue 4, curated by Christina Massey (WoArt) (2022)

    • Improve Suits, Online Collaboration and Exhibition, Bubec Studio, Řeporyje, Czech Republic (2021)

    • Exposición de Piñas, La Herencia, Philippines (2021)

    • Art and Social Justice, T. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, VT, USA (2020)

    • Humbug Maker Fair, The Generator, Burlington, VT, USA (2019)

    • Feverish World, University of Vermont, Ecolab Symposium (2018)

    • Vermont Artists to Watch, Series #2, Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, VT, USA (2018)

    • Innovation Playground: Create Tinker Build, ECHO Center, Burlington, VT (2017)

    • Steamfest Performance and Art Market, Essex Junction, VT, USA (2017)

    • Safari 32, Bubec Studio, Prague, CZ (2017)

    • 25th Art Hop Festival, The Generator, Burlington, VT (2017)

    • Etched Glass Technician, On Land and Local: Watershed with Camie Davis, Burlington, VT (2016)

    • “Machine and the Mark,” Laser-Cut Boxes, Frog Hollow Craft Center, Burlington, VT, USA (2016)

    • Rotterdam International Arts Fair Invitational, Netherlands, EU (2016)

    • Parallax Art Fair, Chelsea, New York City, NY, USA (2012)

    • Constructed Spaces, The Painting Center, 547 W. 27th St. #500, New York, NY, USA (2012)

    • The Other Art Fair, Dallas, TX, USA (2025)

    • Jean Cherouny Fine Art Gallery, Winooski, VT, USA (2022)

    • The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2022)

    • Axel's Gallery, Waterbury, VT, USA (2022)

    • Minds Together Create, Live Performance Rollerblade Painting, Landmark College, VT, USA (2019)

    • The Fine Art Gallery, Putney, VT, USA (2018)

    • Champlain Mini Maker Faire, Shelburne Coach Barn, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT (2017)

    • Rutland Maker Faire, Rutland, VT, USA (2017)

    • Waterbury Mini Maker Faire and Art Market, Waterbury, VT, USA (2017)

    • Rotterdam International Arts Fair Invitational, Rotterdam, Netherlands, EU (2016)

    • Speeder and Earl’s, SEABA, Solo Show, South Burlington, VT, USA (2015)

    • Unforceable, Solo Show, Otter Creek Framing, Middlebury, VT, USA (2015)

    • Empathy of Color, Solo Show, Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson, VT, USA (2012)

    • Source: Recent Paintings, Dibden Center for the Arts in the Wings, Johnson, VT, USA (2012)

    • Parallax Art Fair, Chelsea, New York City, NY, USA (2012)

    • Art Hop, Engaged Audience in a Rollerblade Painting Performance, SEABA, South Burlington, VT (2011)

    • Painted, The Art House, Middlebury, VT, USA (2011)

    • Painted, Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT, USA (2010)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Two-Week Painting Fellowship, Johnson, VT, USA (2021)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, The Creative Imperative, Online Residency, USA (2021)

    • Art Safari 21, Community Resident in Shared Studio, Paintings, Bubec, Prague, CZ, EU (2017)

    • Art Safari 21, Community Resident in Shared Studio, Paintings, Bubec, Prague, CZ, EU (2015)

    • Art Safari 21, Community Resident in Shared Studio, Paintings, Bubec, Prague, CZ, EU (2011)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Four-Week Residency, MFA, Johnson, VT, USA (2010)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Four-Week Residency, MFA, Johnson, VT, USA (2009)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Four-Week Residency, MFA, Johnson, VT, USA (2008)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Four-Week Residency, MFA, Johnson, VT, USA (2007)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Four-Week Residency, MFA, Johnson, VT, USA (2006)

    • The Vermont Studio Center, Four-Week Residency, Johnson, VT, USA (1991)

    • The Vermont Studio Center Artist Grant, $700.00, Johnson, VT, USA (2021)

    • The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Grant, $300, USA (2021)

    • The Vermont Arts Council, COVID Relief Fund, $250, Vermont, USA (2020)

    • The Vermont Arts Council, Artist-in-Residence Grant, $350, Middlebury, VT, USA (2014)