Sally Cleveland's exhibition "Wolf Moon" at Augen Gallery challenges traditional notions of landscape painting by emphasizing intimate, emotionally resonant moments rather than grandeur. Her small-scale works invite closer observation, revealing human presence within serene landscapes. Cleveland's art encapsulates the beauty of the ordinary, proving that subtlety and depth can coexist in limited frames.
An exhibition at the Maryhill Museum of Art took us behind the wheel for a hundred-mile drive along the Columbia Gorge. “The Columbia River: Wallula to the Sea” is as ambitious in its scope as it is probing in its depth. It offers a great appreciation of both the land and its people. They may … Continue reading Man and Nature – Painting the Last 300 Miles of the Columbia River Over 150 Years
Art festivals are too often more festival than art. Too many are filled with corn dog stands and ice cream trucks, dotted with custom t-shirts, photographs, and wood cutting boards. They are a great place to get a snack or have a day out with the family, pick up a themed kitchen towel, or have … Continue reading The Pearls of the Pearl
The only constant in life is change itself. With the change comes the fear of loss and longing for return and renewal. Mark Andres centers this theme for his current exhibition ‘Saudade” at Augen Gallery. One of my artist friends commented that Andres’ works have a strong mid-century feeling. Andres cites his teacher, Boston expressionist … Continue reading Two Standout Artists from Recent Portland Openings
In a news segment from the 1980s, Dan Rather refers to graffiti as something that is committed. As we know it, graffiti can be traced to 1960s Philadelphia, not so far from the Kutztown home of Keith Haring. He's perhaps the artist best known for it. Graffiti would soon be taken on by artists in … Continue reading Committed Art – Keith Haring at the Arlington Art Museum
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