September 30, October 2, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 Bourgeois: What is the Shape of This Problem

Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy7xJhImnLw has worked with large themes of family, the body, death, and the unconscious informed by memories of family problems and WWI from her childhood. This show is prints and collages, while two of her sculptures are on loan to Oregon Contemporary nee Disjecta. Her parents were tapestry restorers, so you will find textile collage, and also a few spiders for which she was known. 

The gallery has invited local artists to respond to her work. On October 12, 19, and 26, artists Srijon Chowdhury, Ellen Lesperance, and Jovencio de la Paz will speak at noon.

It is textile month for many Portland galleries, and there is a participatory weaving studio, good for you and children on Saturdays this month and to see the show. See the calendar and open times on their website. 

At the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University https://www.pdx.edu/museum-of-art/ 1855 SW Broadway Free