Wednesday, June 01, 2016

June 2 Westside Art Openings

Ryan Pierce is one of Portland's conceptual environmental activists, and cofounder of Signal Fire residency. His work is always worth a look. At Elizabeth Leach Gallery www.elizabethleach.com 417 NW 9th Map 6PM-9 Free



Joe Rudko has photo collages made from an intact set of abandoned photographs spanning 1902 to 2005 found in a rural barn, artist unknown. At PDX Contemporary Art www.pdxcontemporaryart.com 925 NW Flanders Map early close 8PM Free



Daydreamjob is Jea Alford's performance installation on the impossible dream of infinite economic growth on a finite planet. At Compliance Division, 625 NW Everett St. #101 (6th Street side) 6PM-9 Free



Damien Gilley has a VR piece Specular. The main experience is through one set of goggles. Perhaps best explored weekday hours. It is also accompanied by a series of wall medallions. At Hap Gallery www.hapgallery.com 916 NW Flanders 6PM-8? Free



The Bronco Gallery is hosting the collaboration BACK/TALK! a collaboration between Ryan Scails and Emily Kendal Frey, curated by S/PLI/T projects. Bronco Gallery https://www.facebook.com/events/1537805513195488/ parked on the street near 9th and Flanders 6PM-9 Free



Subduction is a show by by Sharon Koelblinger, Harold Mendez and Ronny Quevedo. At UpFor Gallery www.upforgallery.com 929 NW Flanders early close 6PM-8 Free



Michelle Ramin has paintings Jetlag. At Duplex Collective www.duplexcollective.com 219 NW Couch 6PM-9 Free



PNCA is recommended to stop in. They have long time cycle shows and pop ups distributed throughout the building. PNCA www.pnca.edu 511 NW Broadway Map 6PM-9 Free



Everett Lofts are recommended as always. It's easier for you to see them all than for me to write suggestions. Some close as early as 9PM. At the Everett Lofts 625 NW Everett. Bounded by NW Everett, Broadway, Flanders and 6th Map closing ranges from 9PM-10:3ish