Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Oct 18th, 2009
Tom Cramer gave a artist lecture this past Saturday (17-Oct) at Laura Russo Gallery (805 NW 21st, Portland, OR) where he discussed his work in his current show. There was a lot of interaction and questions on a wide range of topics. A good-sized crowd heard and inspiring talk about Tom’s work and his influences.
Tom’s [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Sep 6th, 2009
Here is but a sample of Portland’s 1st Thursday gallery openings…
PDX Contemporary Art (925 NW Flanders, Portland OR) is showing Nell Warren’s new work.
Elizabeth Leach Gallery (17 NW 9th, Portland OR) is showing Portland Artist MK Guth who’s work was seen at the last Whitney Biennial. Here is a peak in the door, but you [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Sep 5th, 2009
Over in the Everett Street lofts I really enjoyed the installation by Jason Ehlers “All stumps go to heaven” I see pieces of “All stumps go to Heaven” popping up all over town, very cool.
Erik Palmer had very impressive work. The opening show had a scene that could have been filmed for movie, if [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Jul 6th, 2009
At Blackfish Gallery (420 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR), is a show of the recent art graduates of 2009. This show has works from 29 graduates, who represent the best of their classes from 15 Oregon colleges and universities. Below are three of my favorites.
First I start out with the mandala-like photo of [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Apr 2nd, 2009
…sorry for being a month late in posting these images. No words for these March shows (just no time).
Tonight are the openings for April!
Mel Katz at Laura Russo
Mel Katz at Laura Russo
Roll Handy at Laura Russo
Roll Handy at Laura Russo
Ryan Pierce “dabrowa-station” at Elizabeth Leach
Nicola Lopez at Elizabeth Leach
Andy Freeberg at Blue Sky [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Feb 6th, 2009
Interesting work at 1st Thursday in Portland this month. Not a lot of time to write them this month so I’ve just put a few snippets. Here is but a sample of the work around Portland Oregon this month:
Started out at the great group show curated by Harrell Fletcher called “Current
Songs from [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Jan 14th, 2009
Here are some images from the January First Thursday gallery openings in Portland.
Elizabeth Leach Gallery (17 NW 9th, Portland OR) has a show of the work of the late Drake Deknatel. This exhibition is called “Berlin Portraits.” In The Oregonian, Brian Libby wrote: “One feels pulled by these paintings into a grimy but [...]
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Brad Temkin is having a show at Blue Sky Gallery (122 NW 8th Ave, Portland OR) for the upcoming 1st Thursday (6-9pm on January 8). Brad is a wonderful photographer that I meet years ago at FotoFest in Houston. His work continues to amaze me.
Brad Temkin and Tony Mendoza will present an artist [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Dec 5th, 2008
I’m back in Portland for a bit, so I managed to check out the 1st Thursday openings.
At the new gallery Chambers Gallery @ 916 (916 Flanders, Portland OR) is Allen Maertz’s Photography. Some good work with a particular view point.
I also like this new space in a nice central location.
More good photography showing this [...]
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Posted in 1st Thurs Photos on Oct 15th, 2008
I’m catching up on getting back from three weeks in NYC. This past Saturday, I managed to visit some of the shows that are up in Portland. Here is a quick survey.
Jen DeNike’s Flag Girls video installation can be seen at Quality Pictures (916 NW Hoyt, Portland, OR). She has a new spin [...]
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