MFA Thesis Exhibition

University of Oregon MFA Thesis Exhibition
MAY 5 - JUNE 3, 2012
Opening Reception May 4, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Gallery Hours Friday - Sunday, Noon - 5:00 P.M.
Closing June 3, Noon - 6:00 P.M.

An exhibition featuring work by six University of Oregon master of fine arts students will be on view May 5 through June 3 at Disjecta Interdisciplinary Art Center, 8371 N. Interstate Ave. in Portland. The exhibition opens with a free public reception Friday, May 4, from 6-9 p.m.

" 'Self-Calibration' presents the culmination of three years of exceptional work by these six emerging artists," says Laura Vandenburgh, Swindells chair and Department of Art head. "Each has developed a distinct material and conceptual approach."

Artists in the show include Brooks Dierdorff, Courtney Kemp, Lily Martina Lee, Robert Mertens, Lyle Murphy, and Lyndsay Rice. Their media include photography, sculpture, fiber art, and jewelry and metalsmithing.

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Disjecta Biennial Closing Celebration & Artist Talk
Saturday, April 28 / 5-10 pm / Free

Meet and talk to the artists of Portland2012: A Biennial of Contemporary Art as they discuss their work in the gallery on Saturday, April 28th starting at 5 pm. Matt McCormick, Erik Geschke Mack McFarland and other artists included at Disjecta's Portland2012 venue will discuss their work. Stay after (or join us later) for the closing party featuring a live set from Portland band Alameda. 6-10 pm. Free. Sponsored by 107.1 fm KZME.

ALAMEDA is the new Portland-based outfit founded by singer/guitarist Stirling Myles and cellist Jessie Dettwiler, joined by guitarist Tim Grimes, orchestral Clarinetist Jennifer Woodall and well-known violinist Kate O'Brien-Clarke. Compared to the baroque pop of Nick Drake and the slow-core dream pop of early Low, ALAMEDA blends orchestral arrangements with modern instrumentation blurring the lines of genres and moods and offering a lush backdrop for Myles' folk-inspired songs.

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Press for Portland2012

We are thrilled to congratulate Biennial artist Arnold J. Kemp, who received a 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship!

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation awarded Fellowships to a diverse group of 181 scholars, artists, and scientists in its 88th annual competition for the United States and Canada. Appointed on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, the successful candidates were chosen from a group of almost 3,000 applicants.

You can read more about the prestigious award here and view his work for Portland2012 at Disjecta, Friday through Sunday, noon-6pm through April 28th.


photo: AJK at the Disjecta Portland2012 opening: 3.10.2012. Courtesy PDX Gallery.

Daniel Duford's speaks about his work for Portland2012 in Art Forum's "500 Words", as told to Stephanie Snyder

A positive take on the Biennial's strengths at Oregon ArtsWatch by Graham W. Bell

.....while on the same site Lisa Radon asks A Few Questions.....

"That Roberts has used this opportunity to inject some fresh blood into local discourse is both generous and noble."

- The Oregonian, Read John Motley's review.

"Paulsen and Gray are living the collaborative artist's dream..."

- Willamette Week, Read about the Portland2012 artists, interviewed by Richard Speer

"...Portland2012 reflects the city's ever-changing cultural landscape."

- Daily Serving, Read the full story by Jenna Lechner

Eva Lake and curator Prudence Roberts discuss all things Biennial on KBOO's Art Focus

"To wrap our head around one of the biggest art events of the year (or two year, as the case may be), we caught up with the biennial's curator, Prudence Roberts."

- Portland Monthly, Read the full story by Aaron Scott

Curator Prudence F. Roberts and Biennial artists Daniel Duford and Ariana Jacob

on OPB's Think Out Loud

The Portland Mercury reports in twice from four venues:

Read the reviews by Matt Stangel and Will Elder

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