In the spirit of Yellow Chapel work, This week I invited Consuelo Wise, Shannon Rickman, Gabe Flores, Arielle Renee, Dakota Lacroix, Marina Tait, Mary Edwards, Stephen Kurowski, Kellie Maledy, and Chelsea Clark-James to send over love lists that go beyond the romantic realm. The aftermath was woven into several unconventional love songs (by Richie Havens, Kate Bush. Laurie Anderson, The B-52s, Congress-Woman Malinda Jackson Parker and more) then piped out onto Freeform Portland radio waves.
Big love!
Friend of a Friend
July 1-30th I’ll be part of Friend of a Friend, a group exhibition at WAVE contemporary.
Friend of a Friend invites you on a journey exploring the intricate web of community and relationships that shape our lives. The exhibition delves into the connections we forge, the bonds we nurture, and the influence of those around us.
WAVE Contemporary is a Portland-based art collective dedicated to fostering and facilitating rich relationships within the contemporary art community.
To shape this exhibition, each member of WAVE invited another artist, who has also invited another artist, allowing the exhibit to expand in unpredictable ways. My friend, the talented painter, Tia Factor, was kind enough to invite me to join in on the fun. In turn I invited my friend, partner in cozy crime, and artist, William Rihel III.
At the heart of this exhibition lies the belief that our sense of belonging and well-being is deeply entwined with our connections to others. By highlighting the inherent value of friendship, kinship, and community, Friend of a Friend aims to inspire viewers to cultivate and cherish their own relationships.
