Half/Dozen Presents Art Club

For Immediate Release

Art Club

Artur Silva, Gala Bent, Laura Mackin, Lisa Berry, Lisa Kowalski, John Berry
September 3, 2009 – October 3, 2009

Opening Reception September 3rd, 6pm-9pm

Contact: Timothy Mahan, Director, 503-816-6963 or at tim@halfdozengallery.com

Portland, OR – Half/Dozen Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition featuring six artists. This exhibition brings together work that is at once akin and in stark contrast.

This group of six artists complement each other in peculiar ways, from the dreamlike drawings of Gala Bent to the heavily conceptual digital collages of Laura Mackin to the opposing forces in John Berry’s paintings; there are themes of observation, searching and discovery. The photos of Lisa Berry take a quiet, subtle look at the world just outside our view while Artur Silva’s provocative video speaks boldly and pointedly about capitalism and culture. Lisa Kowalski’s tempting paintings invite us to forget where we are and soak up the vibrant colors and bold marks.

Half/Dozen is also excited to be presenting this exhibition as the first in a new permanent location. We just moved into a new space this past month and have spent a great deal of time and effort in the renovation. We have been busy building extra showing space, hanging lights, repairing damaged walls, scrubbing paint off the floor and getting a fresh coat of paint over everything. This new space opens us up to growing our roster and putting on new and interesting exhibitions each month.

Half/Dozen is part of the Everett Station galleries and is located at 625 NW Everett St. #111 Portland, OR 97209.