First Friday at Milepost 5
August 3rd, 6-10 PM
Brushstrokes so bold you’ll want to reach out and touch them. Striking images accompanied by poetic words. Live music in the galleries. Delicious treats and cocktails at 5 Mile Diner, our brand-new restaurant by the owners of the Bipartisan Cafe. That’s what’s in store when four sensational artists bring their work to life in August at Milepost 5. Join us for an evening of vibrant creativity and explore the work of our 150+ residents during Artist Open Studios.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Friday, August 3rd, 6-10 p.m.
Venue: Milepost 5 (850 NE 81st Avenue). Street parking only.
Cost: Free of charge
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Opening In The Studios
Power of Nature
Art Exhibition by Kally Kahn
Denizen Gallery
“nature reflects me
and you,
our moods
letting go
of all those leaves i’ve hoarded for so long
let them go . . .”
Read the rest of Kally’s artist statement here.
LETHAL: The Illustrated Poems
A Visual & Literary Exhibition by Liam Marshall
Annex Gallery
“I tell you,
it’s not the revolver’s stored coldness, that is
lethal. It’s the mythology, it’s what is held
near the skin, the unrelenting desire
for a single hand encased within yours . . .”
Read the rest of Liam’s artist statement here.
Opening Reception: First Friday (August 3rd, 6 – 10 pm)
Shows run: August 3rd – September 1
Gallery Hours: Weds – Sat, noon – 6 pm
Piano and Cello Performance by Jedadiah Bernards and Jessie Dettwiler
Music by Wallace Byron Curtis
DJ Set by Clodewerks
Poetry Reading by Liam Marshall
Feel free to wear earth or creature-inspired adornment or costume, or just come as you are—anything goes!
Opening In The Lofts
Fermata
Brushstroke Paintings by Eugene Lee
Lofts Gallery
Curated by the Lofts Art Committee
Opening Reception: First Fridays (August 3rd, 6 – 10 pm; September 7th, 6-10 pm)
Shows run: August 3rd – September 29th
Gallery Hours: By appointment (contact the Creative Director at Claire@milepostfive.com)
Eugene Lee is a student of naturopathy and acupuncture at Portland’s National College of Natural Medicine and uses art to enhance his studies by cultivating an appreciation for nature. His paintings are in the traditional Oriental ink and brush style, but infused with his love of experimentation which comes from his background as a jazz musician. “Fermata” is the name of a musical notation symbol which indicates a pause for an indeterminate length, and represents a philosophy of stillness that guides his art and music, and will ultimately guide his path as a physician.
Still Running In Gallery 5
Photographic Stories
Fine Art Photography by Soumya Jayaraman
Gallery 5
Opening Reception: First Friday (August 3rd, 6 – 10 pm)
Show runs: through September 1
Gallery Hours: Weds – Sat, noon – 6 pm
Soumya is a fine art photographer based out of Portland who focuses on conceptual portraits. Using tones, colors and poses, she sets a mood that is both surreal and contemplative. She stages her pictures to convey a sense of storytelling. Photographic Stories will showcase a range of her works, both portraits and self-portraits. Prints will be available for sale (prices vary).
