Tuesday, March 15, 2011

March 17 Art Spark Urban Farmer Re/Activate

Art Spark is now on an every other month schedule. They meet tonight at the Urban Farmer restaurant in the Nines Hotel. The organizers of Jewish Arts Month will give a short talk at 6. Art Spark www.portlandartspark.com. At Urban Farmer
525 SW Morrison, 8th Floor. 5PM-7 Free



There is a geometric spatial installation occupying the W+K lobby. It's angular and orange, inhabiting a white out industrial space of 1908 vintage, but holding its own. Fitted by artists Jordan Tull and Damien Gilley, it's danced in tonight by collaborator Rachel Tess, in project Re/Activate. Julliard-schooled Tess, who is noted for her bi-continent works, has been exploring the space with movement as resident W+K artist; it's a great use of the otherwise little used grand entry lobby. Light, sound, costume collaborators are Jennifer Lin, Thomas Thorson, Rachelle Waldie, respectively. The sole props are a vintage sleeping bag matching the set, camp lanterns, a table and chairs. It's a great collaboration by all involved. Repeats March 30,31, as a finished piece, admission $25, reservations 503-729-5364. Tonight's informal work in progress performance is free. At W+K 224 NW 13th 7:30PM