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.
With a trio of holidays still to look forward to, we initially made the rounds to the openings on First Thursday (also known as 1th). The holidays, "503 Day" (when the date coincides with Portland's area code, that's a holiday) Cinco de Mayo, and May the Fourth (be with you) were on the docket as … Continue reading Three Holidays, Two Talks, and a Trio of Exhibits
Spring is in the air. On Thursday, the night was dry and warm, a welcome change to greet visitors of the First Thursday Art Walk in the Pearl. It couldn’t be better for a group of young girls, most still in their team jerseys and shorts, coming from a winning match, jumping into Laura Vincent … Continue reading Portland Art Openings, March 2024
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
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