Jerry's award-winning work has appeared in juried exhibitions throughout the Northwest. He has done commissioned work for the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce, Mountain Home Air Force Base, and Hillcrest Care Center. His credits include the Commemorative Poster for the 2002 Three Island Crossing and the Boise City Arts Commission's Public Art Collection.

Jerry Kencke ~ Artist Statement

I consider myself a "mid-road conservationist", seeking to preserve and conserve with my camera, portraying often-fading life scenes and the natural beauty of my surroundings. I pride myself on working in 35 mm format, creating images using only natural light. I have captured the dusty excitement of local rodeos, life of Basque sheepherders, nature's unexpected beauty in the lines, patterns and shadows of this rugged land, and the flowers that offset the harshness. I try to record the often fleeting essence of Nature's drama that exists in those brief moments of "perfect light" and present the beauty of western life around us, helping all of us to see its truth before it is gone. I also do my own custom matting and hand-craft my frames for a one-of-a-kind presentation that makes the framing part of the art.