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Sally Cleveland at Augen Gallery

Urban Art & Antiques — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:09:16 +0000

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.

Two Portland Artists Continuing a Tradition in Assemblage Art

Urban Art & Antiques — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:33:16 +0000

The article discusses the evolution of assemblage art, highlighting its historical significance and contemporary interpretations by artists. It features Portland’s Dan Pillers and Richard Rolfe, showcasing their distinct styles and themes in their current exhibition at Guardino Gallery. Their works explore connections between objects, memories, and time using unique materials and techniques.

Boraz, Johanson and Group show — Art Log: Portland, March 2025

Urban Art & Antiques — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:03:24 +0000

Here are four "go" shows for the month of March. At Froelick Gallery, Rebecca Boraz presents her debut exhibition, “Holding Space.” The concept emerged during the pandemic, a time when our awareness of personal space—whether alone or shared with loved ones—increased to the point of hypersensitivity. This theme resonates deeply in Boraz’s work as a … Continue reading Boraz, Johanson and Group show — Art Log: Portland, March 2025

A Journey Through Art and Identity in Dallas-Fort Worth

Urban Art & Antiques — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:55:34 +0000

Spending two days crisscrossing the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a place I left more than two years ago, felt like a homecoming of sorts—one filled with art, nostalgia, and a reminder of why I left in the first place. While reconnecting with old friends, I made it a priority to dive back into the local art … Continue reading A Journey Through Art and Identity in Dallas-Fort Worth

Craftsman Style Homes: Portland’s Architectural Heritage

Urban Art & Antiques — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:19:38 +0000

The Arts and Crafts movement began in England, but the offshoot Craftsman style thrived in Portland. Early in the 20th century, Portland was booming! That's apparent today thanks to the abundance of Craftsman-style homes here.It was a time when, Portland's population skyrocketed. By 1920, the city had more than doubled in size, with new neighborhoods … Continue reading Craftsman Style Homes: Portland’s Architectural Heritage

Collecting American Empire Furniture: Tips and Insights

Urban Art & Antiques — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:06:00 +0000

The term "Empire" in American Empire furniture refers to the style's origins and inspirations from the French Empire style, which was prominent during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte (1804-1815). The French Empire style itself drew from classical Greek and Roman design elements, characterized by grandeur, opulence, and a sense of authority. When this style made … Continue reading Collecting American Empire Furniture: Tips and Insights

Man and Nature – Painting the Last 300 Miles of the Columbia River Over 150 Years

Urban Art & Antiques — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:18:21 +0000

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

Not Just Another Flower Painting

Urban Art & Antiques — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:16:43 +0000

In the history of still life paintings, the genre has always been more than the sum of its parts. In the golden age of Dutch paintings, earthly pleasure is in full bloom, but only ephemeral. Cezanne would direct us into the sensation of his objects rather than to the objects themselves. Even in America, the … Continue reading Not Just Another Flower Painting

Seattle Art Fair 2024: A Vibrant Comeback Show with New Additions

Urban Art & Antiques — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:20:53 +0000

We don’t have any experience with the Seattle Art Fair prior, but the 2023 edition was said to be a comeback show. If so, that speed of recovery was on full display this year as 25 additional galleries joined the fair at the Lumen Event Center. A steady crowd Friday seemed to have been dwarfed … Continue reading Seattle Art Fair 2024: A Vibrant Comeback Show with New Additions

The Internet Thinks the Doorknob was Invented in 1878

Urban Art & Antiques — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:02:00 +0000

Ask Microsoft Copilot or do a search and you'll "discover" the modern doorknob was invented in 1878 by Osbourn Dorsey. Yet, I've lived in or been familiar with houses much older - going back many dozens of years prior, all of which had doorknobs. The AI response continues… "Before that, people used handles or leather … Continue reading The Internet Thinks the Doorknob was Invented in 1878