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New paintings by Chris Valkov

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By Conrad Crespin in New Art on Monday 26 November 2012

Chris Valkov is an artist here in Portland making unique work with the precision of a computer. Employing One Shot enamel as his medium, his meticulous arrangements take on a super clean look. Something about the work seems to be familiar yet completely fresh.

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Tattoos by Aron Dubois

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By Conrad Crespin in New Art on Friday 19 October 2012

Aron Dubois is an artist I found out about through Breeze Block Gallery. He was a part of a group show there in the summer of 2012. The paintings he submitted for the show were outstanding but what he is really known for is his tattoos. Looking at his past work, I can see why.

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New art by Meg Adamson

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By Conrad Crespin in New Art on Thursday 18 October 2012

I found out about Meg Adamson’s work through my time at Breeze Block Gallery. Her compositions are intense arrays of flora and fauna. A delicate world full of fierce creatures and powerful myths. Fantastic stuff.

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Recycled skateboard jewelry by MapleXO

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By Conrad Crespin in New Design on Thursday 18 October 2012

MapleXO makes jewelry and products using recycled skateboards. Don’t you wish you thought of that? The company breathes life into dead boards on a daily basis. Recycling at its best.

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Art is Forever: a video and art project by Jason Sturgill

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By Conrad Crespin in Video on Tuesday 9 October 2012

Jason Sturgill perfectly encapsulates what is RIGHT about the Portland art scene right now: excessively accessible, exclusively inclusive. Sturgill has a background in advertising, design and various curatorial practices. He is the type of person that makes shit happen. His project, ART IS FOREVE,R is something that should exist in every art museum in the [...]

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New art by Portland-based Conrad Crespin

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By Conrad Crespin in New Art on Monday 8 October 2012

Most of the work I have been doing lately has focused on pattern and geometric forms. I’m also really interested in repurposing imagery. I feel really fortunate to be creating and existing at this point and time. Art is way for me to show my appreciation.

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