Portland Phoenix: Changing Parameters

I have taken the current rather unusual exhibition schedule of thirteen three-day two-person shows at Portland's Aucocisco Galleries as an occasion to reflect on the changing structure of the global art world.

http://portland.thephoenix.com/arts/153956-andy-verzosas-re-thinking-at-aucocisco/

top: Amy Ray; left: Tanya Fletcher

art current: Sublime Monotony at Aarhus Gallery

It may sound like an oxymoron but Sublime Monotony at Belfast's Åarhus Gallery offers up some pretty great work.
http://www.freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=72&ArticleID=25913&TM=48609.02

above: Clint Fulkerson
below: Gabriella D'Italia

art current: Gabriella D'Italia at Asymmetrick Arts

Gabriella D'Italia keeps exploring new directions all the time - makes for very rewarding viewing.
http://www.freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=268&ArticleID=25678

Portland Phoenix: Dozier Bell at Bates

This is a small show of very small drawings that make for a powerful experience. 
http://portland.thephoenix.com/arts/153718-small-scale-yields-big-impact/?page=1#TOPCONTENT

art current: Art and Politics

Artists Alan Magee, Natasha Mayers, and Kenny Cole share their thoughts on the connection between art and politics.

http://www.freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=72&ArticleID=25388&TM=66309.12

art current: A Studio Visit with Jessica Stammen

Everything Jessica Stammen does, she seems to do with great enthusiasm and great talent.  

http://www.freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=72&ArticleID=25135&TM=45883.22

(these paintings are tiny!)

Portland Phoenix: The New Landscape at Rose Contemporary

Lydia Badger, Hilary Irons, and Erik Weisenburger both innovate and continue traditions of landscape representation in smart and interesting ways. 

http://portland.thephoenix.com/arts/153001-exploring-new-and-old-landscapes/?page=1#TOPCONTENT

images top to bottom: Badger, Weisenburger, Irons