Creativity Counts
An exhibit inspired by mathematical processes
Upon telling people what she does for a living, Ellen Eischen says she often gets the response, “You must be good at balancing your checkbook.” … Continue reading
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Down the Drain, Up with Art
Springfield seeks artists to help deliver environmental message with UpStream Art project
I don’t normally think of storm drains unless there’s a flood on my street and then it’s, like, isn’t there a storm drain around here? But … Continue reading
Still Life with Maude
An invitational show at Eugene’s community art center
If you’ve studied drawing or painting then there’s a good chance you’ve sat in front of a still life while wondering, “Why do I have … Continue reading
Oregon’s Wildlife Savior
A new biography of William L. Finley honors a pioneer conservationist
Plenty of people, at least in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, have heard of the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge a little south of Corvallis. But … Continue reading
What Can I Use This On?
Rich Bergeman’s Vanishing West at White Lotus Gallery
Rich Bergeman has a history of switching technology, some of which is highlighted in the 28 often stunning black and white photographs currently showing at … Continue reading
The Beauty of Ordinary Things
Phil Coleman brings life to flower photographs at The Arts Center in Corvallis
There’s an adage that knowing the explanation for something ruins the ability to appreciate that thing’s beauty. For retired physicist Phil Coleman, it’s the opposite. … Continue reading
Monologue is Serious Fun
Garrick Imatani’s exhibit at ANTI-AESTHETIC gallery addresses perceptions about cultural identity
Garrick Imatani’s Monologue is one exhibit in Dismantling the House, a series of public programs and exhibitions curated by Yaelle Amir, the 2020-2021 curator-in residence … Continue reading
The Photographer and the Poet
Terri Warpinski talks about her words-image collaboration in a show about the southern border at Maude Kerns
Transcending Borders, which runs through April 30 at Maude Kerns Art Center, offers a photographic look at the U.S. southern border from a variety of … Continue reading
Margaret Prentice Just Wants to Paint
A show at White Lotus reflects a new beginning for the ‘retired’ Eugene artist
Just as artist Margaret Prentice was nearing retirement, she experienced a rebirth of sorts. She began a new way of working and even of seeing … Continue reading
2021 Jell-O Art Show: At Least We Still Have Jell-O
Jell-O cooks — and you know who you are — get ready! It’s the 2021 Jell-O Art Show: At Least We Still Have Jell-O, brought … Continue reading