August "Play" Show

A tremendous group show and one year anniversary at IGLOO on the 7th of August. The mix of work developed on the loose theme of "Play" was as varied as the artists. Sculpture, footwear, audio recordings, Mad Libs, and painting/wood carving. It all came together.

PLAY group show Opens August 7

This month Bryon and I asked some artists around Portland to create a work based on the idea of PLAY. We wanted people to try a new approach, method, or concept that allowed them to experiment with their practice. As can be expected, a wide variety of interpretations came about with unexpected results.

Artists: Melissa Gallagher, Matthew Greene, Larry Mills, Christopher Ross, Paige Saez, Joe Shea, Cyrus Smith

Reception: Thursday, August 7, 6-10pm

Art Auction Party on Thursday July 31

GIMME BABY ROBOTS, a large artist cooperative from Madison, WI, is hosting a one-night event featuring a silent auction of small works by tons of artists nationwide, at IGLOO. One stop of many including Memphis, Chicago, LA, SF, and now Portland.
Works start at prices as low as one dollar. A great opportunity to purchase original artwork from good artists for a low price. Not to mention it is a great place to have fun, drink beer on the cheap, and meet awesome people.

Where: Portland, OR at IGLOO on Thursday, July 31st.

Bidding starts @ 8:00 pm and concludes @ 11:00pm.

We Are All Wrong and It's Alright

Gordon Barnes and Mandee Schroer share Igloo this month, two artists united by approach and sensibility but divided by materials. Both Barnes and Schroer enjoy taking the floating scraps of ideas and materials around them and playing matchmaker with them, sometimes with harmonious intent and others with sadistic curiosity. However, Schroer's material interests tend to center around more tactile and physical qualities whereas Barnes prioritizes materials primarily in terms of conceptual potency or perceived symbolism. In terms of tone, Schroer's work often evokes both a quietly playful sense of wonder at finding oneself in open spaces and an unnerving sense of loneliness bordering on ominous. Barnes' work feels more like a dusty old library with the TV and stereo blasting in the midst of a party that only he is at.

Christopher Ross

Christopher's paintings are amazing, and it seems everyone thinks so. Lucky for painting that Chris is around. Looking forward to seeing his work get recognized in Portland on a larger scale.

Fair and Balanced

June's first Thursday welcomes all new work from local artist Christopher Ross (B.F.A. Kansas City Art Institute). His abstract paintings are energetic, complex and beautiful. You will spend a lot of time looking at them. Opening reception at the Everett St. lofts, Thursday June 5th from 6pm until 10pm. 325 NW 6th #102, Portland, OR 97209.

Ryan Burghard's works

Ryan's work is highly skilled in craftmanship, and easy on the eyes. Looking past the immediate imagery, the viewer can see Burghard's concerns with male identity referencing pop culture, mythological history, and spiritualism. The sculptures at both ends of the gallery created a powerful connection of relationships between works. This was a deceptively conceptual show with well made choices and intention by the artist.