ONE GRAND GALLERY

NEVERENDER by Damien Gilley  On view 10/7/16-10/29/16.

“My paintings straddle the line between recognizable and abstraction, allowing the subject to be distorted but not completely divorced from its origin.”

“In my paintings I am creating rhythm and movement. Currently, I am fascinated by reflections, shadows, figures, and water. I am also inspired by organic shapes and contained spaces such as stadiums or arenas. Whether the paintings are influenced by spontaneity, a sequence of video stills or the repetition of waves, I am depicting fluidity as well as tension. In my most recent series, “Swimmer's Witness” I explore ideas such as the reflection as an extension of ourselves as well as a separate being. My paintings straddle the line between recognizable and abstraction, allowing the subject to be distorted but not completely divorced from its origin. Painting allows me the freedom to constantly change, be aggressive and sensitive, connected and detached all at the same time.”

About Theadora: Theadora Frost was born and raised in New York. She began her understudies at Maryland Institute College of Art. She also spent time studying at Paris College of Art. In Paris she was part of a group exhibition at The Brooklyn. Theadora has her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Portland State University, where she currently lives and works. In the past year her work has been shown at the PSU School of Art + Design Scholarship Exhibition, Autzen Gallery (Portland, OR) and Silas Marder Gallery (Bridgehampton, NY).

Diver

Second Self 

Swimmer

Photos from Damien Gilley’s opening reception for NEVERENDER. The show is on view through October 29th, so please stop by.

Way cool shot of Corey Smith’s Neon Altar. 

“My work is inspired by the beauty that is my every day, past and present.”

“I live life with an appreciation of its simplest pleasures, my inspirations. Pink hues of a Summer sunset, bees pollinating pastel flowers in Spring and vivid reds in Fall’s leaves… But yet even in the dirtiest places of the city, I find beauty. I find beauty in hand painted signs, deteriorating abandoned buildings or graffiti-filled alleys covered in trash.

And whether my art is on a wall or canvas, on a computer screen or sewn on a hat, regardless of the medium, my work is inspired by the beauty that is my every day, past and present.”

About Tiffany: Tiffany Evans is a multimedia graphic artist and brand designer. Her work, both tactile and digital, are inspired by her roots in graffiti and passion for color. Tiffany is currently studying Graphic Design at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, and holds a BA in Journalism & Public Relations from California State University Long Beach. 

Glowball

Raw Angeles

What’s For Breakfast?

A SMILE IS A DREAM MY HEART MAKES by Corey Smith On view 9/9/2016-10/1/2016

Photos from Corey Smith’s opening reception for A SMILE IS A DREAM MY HEART MAKES. The show is on view through October 1st, so please stop by.

“There have been sixteen prophets for the Church since its founding in 1830, and all have been male.” 

“There have been sixteen prophets for the LDS (Mormon) church since it’s founding in 1830, and all have been male. Growing up in Utah, since I can remember, the idea of getting married in the temple and starting a family at a young age was the goal to “true happiness.” As I got older, I started to feel as though my worth and value would only be measured by becoming someone’s wife and having children. 

Exploring themes of gender inequality, gender roles, stereotypes, and expectations, I want to bring visibility to these issues. My hope is that my photographs will raise awareness towards religion to be an ideology and to assist with questions towards gender and inequality. Ultimately, I have been on this long journey to empower women.”

About Jamie:  Jamie Duke is a photographer recently graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts major. She was raised in Sandy, Utah and is currently working to create photographs about gender inequality in power structures.

Priesthood Power, 2015.

Together Forever, 2016.

Eternal Happiness, 2016

More photos from the opening of Spencer Keeton Cunningham’s exhibition : ACCESSION.

We had an amazing turn out on 7/29 and we all had a lot of fun. Be sure to stop by to see the awesome work before its gone. 

Also be sure to come to the closing party tomorrow! Thats August 6th, starting at 7 pm. (There will be beer!) We hope to see you! 

Opening Reception: Accession by Spencer Keeton Cunningham

Last week marked the opening of Accession, a residency & solo exhibition by Spencer Keeton Cunningham. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the show, it was a great success!

Shout out to our generous sponsors, Sizzle Pie and Pabst Blue Ribbon.

For those who were unable to make it to the opening, please enjoy these opening photos.

Accession by Spencer Keeton Cunningham