Thursday, January 05, 2012

January 8 Anonymous Pattern Sampling People

Do people sample patterns or do patterns sample people? Does the essence lie in the sample or does it reside in the viewer? The Pattern People are visual samplers. This show of their work, titled Collision, would not have been technically possible only a short time back. The Pattern People, Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery, based in Portland-London sample the visual world and remix it into surface design. It can take the form of fabric, wall paper, murals, packaging or illustration. To me it has a great feel, that can surely be evolved to stay fresh. And I think we are able to simultaneously respond to all the associations in the source material. At Stumptown Belmont 3356 SE Belmont 6PM-8 Free


Usually the Marylhurst Art Gym is a space for regional mid-career artists to show. A small number of them are high concept or conceptual. The curation, which has been very consistent, is anything but high concept. So this show is a surprise. The show has been put together by a guest curator from Bogota Columbia. And the artists are anonymous: they have made an agreement with the space thus:

Agreement: You, “Artist D” are entering into an agreement with the “Curator” and The Art Gym. Both “Artist D” and “Curator” agree to never confirm your participation in this exhibition to the press, Art Gym museum staff members, students, other artists, friends, family, or anybody who might fall outside of this list. Your participation will not be listed on any press materials, statements or documents outside of this one. If a direct question is asked of your participation a straight lie of, “no, I have nothing to do with any of this” is perfectly acceptable. Upon signature of this contract, your authorship is officially obscured.

Artists A, B, C, D, E & F each had different experiences, and it's fascinating to read about it on the gallery website. Better yet, match each narrative with the work by visiting. There will also be a gallery talk January 12, noon. At the Marylhurst Art Gym at the Marylhurst University www.marylhurst.edu/theartgym/ Map 3PM-5 Free