Gallery (archive)

This exhibit, along with matinée theater performances, explores the rich texture and diversity within African-based cultures. Before his tragic murder in 1972 artist E.S. Tingatinga established a new art form utilizing basic supplies available to him as a house painter- enamel paints and masonite scraps, to expand on traditional Congo painting styles. This is a rare viewing of a private collection of commissioned paintings from Tingatinga’s most established associates and students who celebrate the art…

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Women’s Art: Women’s Vision. Celebrating the theme of 2008’s National Women’s History Month Remedios Rapoport takes the traditional Argentinean art of Filete (elaborate sign painting) and puts a contemporary message for empowerment and action into each piece. She will present her work, act as guest curator and mentor an emerging artist also working with women and political empowerment. Jacquelyn Bond is a young artist who paints water color illustrations and creates beautiful political pin ups. ...

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IFCC welcomes it’s 25th anniversary featured Artist Roberta Wong for her first IFCC solo show. She is an accomplished Asian-American conceptual artist who curated the IFCC Gallery for 18 years. Her extraordinary installation is drawn from everyday experiences and ordinary objects which includes pieces from her controversial Chinks III and her new series The Lint Years. “As a conceptual artist I present ideas. Those ideas are based upon a common factor: We are human. And, ...

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Do North is a Neighborhood Arts Celebration that will include a juried exhibition of works from artists residing or working in N/NE Portland. The inspiration for Do North is “Racing Forward into our Future”. Artists are invited to explore the enormous challenges and opportunities that this community has faced and is still facing as we go forward into the future. In our celebration we will honor artists who have helped build our historical community foundation. ...

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This collaborative show brings together three dynamic abstract artists working in very different mediums- three dimensional metal and wood sculpture, painting, photography and sculptural wall pieces. Although their materials and techniques contrast their vocabulary for expression has a common thread and the result is works with a subtle yet distinct connection. Tim Lunholm is a photographer whose work is deeply influenced by the distinctive landscape of NW forests. Tom Yody is a painter and wood…

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