here’s a shot of the recently finished mural on the side of Refuge on 116 SE Yamhill, Portland OR 97217 by Ashley Montague and Joshua Mays.
this is just one mural in the ever-going struggle in Portland for public wall space, and public visual communication
*keeping this dream alive one wall at a time
First Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ Backspace Gallery
We are proud to have 2 amazing artists showing work at the gallery!
Joshua Mays, originally from Denver, Co. but has been a nomadic artist for sometime now.
He has an eye for the balance of realistic characters, mixed with abstract and other worldly flow like no other!
Doing a range from canvas work, to album covers, to murals and much more… his vision is in full blast, and not stopping any time soon.
Meagan Spendlove is from San Francisco. You might know of her thru her graffiti moniker Siloette.
She has the smoothest flow of color and line work, almost looking like stained glass at times.
Strong emotional Characters dance between organic shapes and color, creating a color explosion for the senses.
both will be showing new paintings at the gallery, and we’ve got some plans for a wall or 2 to be hit during their visit!
*Both artists will be in attendance.
This is one not to miss portland!!
Art Show Ends August 1st, 2011
Backspace Gallery is proud to present new work by Stephen Holding (Metalwing Creative) & Aden Catalani
Opening reception is Thursday May 5th, 2011. 6-10 pm.
With music provided by B*right and Twitchdoktor (both from Bloodshot Riddims crew)
Metalwing is the ongoing multimedia project of New York based artist and designer Stephen Holding. Created in 2002, Metalwing has developed as a visual hybrid of painting, design, photography and illustration. As Stephen’s creative abilities continue to expand, and technology continues to advance at a rate unmatched by any other era in history, Metalwing continues to evolve and redefine itself through the use of new techniques and media.
Stephen’s painting and installation work has been exhibited throughout North America and Asia, and he has completed commissioned work for such clients as Nike, Reebok, and Converse, as well as various clients in the music, snowboarding and apparel industries.
And all ya’ll portlanders should know Aden Catalani… hailing from the graffiti/multimedia crew SUBM2.
He and his crew have held down Portland in the graffiti scene with their design based flow mixed with extreme motion and texture.
hope to see you out for a night of abstractions
Show Ends: June 1st, 2011
The Grassy Knoll Gallery presents KNOW POWER: Street Art for Social Change.
Join us to celebrate the enlightenment of young minds, experience the empowerment of artful learning, and explore the impact of street inspired
art for change. Jackson Middle School students present a night of art for awareness, as they present their graffiti interpretations of conflict in Africa. These
perceptive adolescents have spent the month of April examining the roots and results of conflict in Africa, the origins of graffiti and how it can be used to promote social and political awareness.
Aden Catalani, a renowned street artist, has guided students in their use of stencils and spray paint, bright washes of color and organic textures to create vibrant gems of self expression and empowerment.
All profits from the students’ masterpieces will go to the African charity that students choose as a solution to the conflicts they’ve studied (TBA).
About the Grassy Knoll Gallery
The Grassy Knoll Gallery began in August 2007
as a venture between Robert Lewis, owner of
Fashionbuddha Animation Studio, and curator Renee Marcotte.
Located on the second floor of the historic Merchant Hotel in Old Town, Grassy Knoll Gallery provides a unique outlet for illustrators and animators.
For more information on past, current and future shows or to purchase artwork online, please visit our website at www.grassyknollgallery.com.
End Date June 30th, 2011
Backspace Gallery proudly presents the amazing visions of
Steven Lopez (ikeepmoving.com) & Tazroc (http://www.facebook.com/Tazroc)
March 3rd, 2011 6-10 pm
115 nw 5th ave. PDX
503 248 2900
* with live painting by: KAUZ
* Hallway mural by Steven Lopez
* limited edition show Tee by Lopez!
* and a special B-Boy demo by the DC5 crew!
* music provided by: Matt Nelkin (Rock box, kpsu), Dj Wicked (justplainterror), & Sknny Mrcls (E4E)
Both of these artists have put in years and years of time perfecting their craft….
which ranges from walls to intricate canvases.
And have gotten praise and teamed up with some amazing folks to do visuals for…
Steven Lopez has done artwork for: Erykah Badu, Hieroglyphics, Dj Drez and many many more…
This is a show not to be missed!!
We’re bringing you top shelf visuals and audio entertainment…
here’s a bit about Steven Lopez:
Steven Lopez has always been fond of art. His earliest childhood memories are sprinkled with colorful murals around Boyle Heights. After high school Lopez made a choice to move out of state and attend the University of Oregon. He graduated in 2000 with a B.A. in Fine Arts.
With guidance and encouragement from friends, professors and classmates, Lopez began sharing his art with the public. This period of his life cultivated life long relationships that inspire his work to this day.
Early on Lopez discovered that Jazz, Funk, Soul and Blues seemed to be ingrained into his very being. Not only did these influences release his creativity, they brought his unique contemporary urban style to life. You can see this in every facet of his creativity. Lopez’s work has been featured with Reebok, Nestle, Dunkin’ Donuts, Coachella, Pepsi, United Way, and Spy Optic. Noted celebrities that have worked with him include Erykah Badu, Akon and Jill Scott. He has also made appearances on Fuel TV, BBC and the Discovery Channel.
Lopez’s work is inspired by relationships he cultivates with people, music, and art. What he learns from life’s experience is the foundation of his work. His formula is and always will be story, substance and then style.
Hope to see everyone out and about for this amazing March first thursday event!!
Showing till April 4th, 2011
This Feb. 3rd, 2011 (first thursday) at Backspace Gallery from 6pm-10pm
we are proud to present new artwork by 4 amazing artists…
Erik Otto (S.F.) Alter One (PDX) Stephen V. Williams (Oakland) & Russell Mason (PDX)
* the work in this show is a range of abstract post-graff based color voyages… mixed with some great character based storytelling.
Each artist has a distinct style unto themselves, yet accompany each other to make up a well rounded show.
We also have a new mural in our hallway done by Alter One!! (which he’s been loosing sleep over for the last few days to finish…and believe me its a nice one!)
*Music for the night will be provided by Universal D Sect One, and The Style Molesters( Dj Wicked & Dj Wels)
So no doubt there will be some top shelf tunes and turntablism to grace your ears!
Roll thru for an amazing night of sensory delights…
*the show will run thru the entire month of Feb.
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Opening Jan 6th, 2011
This is the first in a great year of Art events folks…
Backspace Gallery is proud to present new artwork by:
Steve Mathews (pdx), Jeff Faerber (ny), Amigo (bc) & Bret Hostetler (pdx).
*Along with a new hallway mural by Steve Mathews!
The range,scale and medium of work these artists produce is amazing…
from textural abstract pieces that let you wander in your mind…to intricate stencil work with a vibrant color palette.
Animals and characters that tell a story thru their gaze…
and Narrative wonderlands. These are all pieces that must be seen in person to really feel the depth of them.
*along with the visuals… starting at 9pm
we have dj’s Roane, Biosonik & Sknny Mrcls sculpting sound
for your eardrums!
* goodgrooves…jazzy,past and future beats,bass,rhymes,stutters, hiss&flutter…cut,mixed,blended and remixed
all with an underlining soulful vibe to it.
We’ve got all your sensory needs covered tonight…
so hope to see you out!
6pm-10pm: Main Art/mural opening
9pm-late: Audio enhancement
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115 nw 5th ave. Portland, Oregon
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