Jaq Chartier has Ultra Marine, continuing simple a simple and seductive markmaking strategy started with paintings reminiscent of electrophoresis gels. And Claire Cowie has Unreliable Source, a little bit of everything, illustrations, sculpture and photographs of performance/ costuming. At Elizabeth Leach Gallery www.elizabethleach.com 417 NW 9th Map 6PM-9
Lucas Foglia shows A Natural Order, portraits of individuals in the Southesat of the US living off the grid. It reminds a Northwest series, Community, Skyblue, by Justine Kurland about 10 years ago. Tamara Staples has portraits of chickens from Georgia. Portland is not the only weird place. Both series were gathered by the photographers traveling to the subjects in extended camper van expedition. At Blue Sky Gallery www.blueskygallery.org map 122 NW 8th 6PM-9
Tom Prochaska has Johnson City, paintings in a loose impressionistic style of people and people in landscapes. Along with Gail Tremblay: Reframing images, Conceptualizing Indigenous Art. Tremblay makes basket-like forms from non-traditional materials, like photographic film, itself terminally endangered as a medium. At www.froelickgallery.com 714 NW Davis
Daydreamers is the theme of work by Stella Im Hultberg and Suite Charlie. Perfect for a warm evening of smells, sights and sounds. At Compound Gallery www.compoundgallery.com 107 NW 5th 6PM-10
Monica Choi has curated a group show - In the Process - of illustration work. Buzz Parker has Home Tree Home, light hearted illustrations of tree houses. At Hellion Gallery www.helliongallery.com 19 NW 5th Suite 208. Through the lobby of the arched brick entry, up the stairs and to the back. Very upper floor Japan-style.
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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 6PM-9/10sh
