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“Limb”

Dan Lam’s Radiant Otherworldly Sculptures Evoke Interstellar Phenomena in ‘Cosmic Shake’

Oozing over the edges of shelves and dolloping tendrils across flat surfaces, Dan Lam’s vibrant sculptures (previously) play with form and space. Using polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, and acrylic, the Dallas-based artist makes otherworldly sculptures that appear like alien substances from outer space, apropos to the pieces in her upcoming solo exhibition, Cosmic Shake. 

All images © Dan Lam, courtesy of Chefas Projects

“Dark Side”

“Nebula”

“Waxing”

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Lisa Congdon's "The Opposite of Sorrow."

Currently on view at Stephanie Chefas Projects in Portland, Oregon until February 11th, 2023 is artist Lisa Congdon's solo exhibition, "The Opposite of Sorrow."

Entirely created in 2022, the work reflects Congdon's striking visual language of radiant color, graphic pattern, and folk art influence. Symbols of growth, connectedness, flow, and adventure cultivate an insightful parallel to the artist's own journey and her perennial interaction with these very same themes.

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John Vitale

recently exhibited “Mother Cabrini to Sunset Park” at Chefas Projects in Portland, his wcond show with the gallery. More #johnvitale

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Folk Art and Bold Geometric Shapes Flourish in Lisa Congdon’s Joyful Paintings A sense of lively optimism permeates Lisa Congdon’s work. Through vibrant palettes of yellows, pinks, and blues, the Portland-based artist pairs bold geometries with folk art symbols, rendering abstract compositions or minimal scenes that capture a joyful outlook. Her acrylic paintings are on view now at Chefas Projects as part of The Opposite of Sorrow, a solo show that considers what it means to be positive.  “One cannot know joy without also knowing darkness,” Congdon says, sharing that her practice originated as an antidote to depression. More Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article Folk Art and Bold Geometric Shapes Flourish in Lisa Congdon’s Joyful Paintings appeared first on Colossal. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/01/lisa-congdon-acrylic-paintings/

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Stephanie Chefas Projects

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Lost Borders :: Select works from Mako Miyamoto’s solo show at Stephanie Chefas Projects in Portland Oregon, on display 11.2.18 - 11.30.18.

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Introspective Oil Paintings by Laura Berger Convey Transformation and Protection Through Entwined Bodies

Introspective Oil Paintings by Laura Berger Convey Transformation and Protection Through Entwined Bodies

2022-09-08 09:40:16  Art #Laura Berger #oil painting #painting September 8, 2022 Grace Ebert “Chrysalis” (2022), oil on canvas, 40 x 54 inches. In Chrysalis, artist Laura Berger encapsulates the raw emotional energy of transformation in a soft, subdued color palette of blues and pinks. The solo show on view now at Stephanie Chefas Projects features a collection of oil paintings that center…

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Mike Lee’s “Stasis” at Stephanie Chefas.

Opening on Friday, October 6th, 2017 at Stephanie Chefas Projects in Portland, Oregon is artist Mike Lee’s solo exhibition entitled “Stasis.”

Reducing subjects to basic geometric forms and smooth gradients, Lee’s paintings seek to visually induce ideas of peace, weightlessness and rebirth.  “With each passing year, the speed in which life appears to go by is ever increasing,” states Lee.  “I find it harder to slow down and these paintings reflect the brief periods when I can pause to find clarity and peace.”

“Stasis” will be on view until October 28th, 2017.

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Globular Reliefs and Drippy Mounds Comprise a Technicolor Collection of Dan Lam’s Sculptures

Globular Reliefs and Drippy Mounds Comprise a Technicolor Collection of Dan Lam’s Sculptures

 Art #acrylic #neon #resin #sculpture April 20, 2022 Grace Ebert All images courtesy of Stephanie Chefas Projects, shared with permission Armed with polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, and acrylic, artist Dan Lam (previously) sculpts technicolor forms that ooze, bubble, and trickle in long drips. She layers materials into masses of neon color progressions and textured blobs, forming amorphous…

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Dive created by @yellenajames  - Ink and gouache on panel

The awesome piece of work shown here is on display through April as a part of our Arboretum exhibition! You can check it out online or here in person at the gallery!

We also wanted to give a huge congratulations to Yellena on her show 'Arise' that opened earlier this month! If you haven't had a chance to look at it you definitely should. Find it through Juxtapoz Magazine & Stephanie Chefas Projects.

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Gina M. Contreras's "Continued Comfort."

Currently on view at Stephanie Chefas Projects in Portland, Oregon is artist Gina M. Contreras's solo exhibition, "Continued Comforts."

Gina M. Contreras's latest exhibit, "Continued Comfort," features a series of paintings exploring the process of letting go of lost loved ones and coming to terms with the lingering grief and desire. Her intimate self-portraits, devoid of sexual connotations, expose both her soul and body through a combination of literal and symbolic imagery. The paintings draw viewers into not only the narrative but also the psychological realm that Contreras delves into. Interior scenes are set in her bedroom, often featuring her melancholic alter-ego surrounded by comforting objects, such as a tiger blanket from her mother, rosary beads, and a wall display reminiscent of her late uncle.

Contreras's paintings are rich in pattern, color, and meaning, with elements that honor her Mexican heritage. When she isn't alone in her paintings, she is accompanied by a recurring nude male figure representing past loves. These captivating works compel viewers to ponder the relationships and emotions depicted, as well as the artist's own experiences. Born in Fresno, California, Contreras explores the complexity of traditional and cultural standards through her self-portraits, bridging her conventional Chicana upbringing with modern lowbrow culture. A graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute, her work has been exhibited worldwide and is part of the Crocker Museum's permanent collection in San Francisco, where she was awarded the 2022 John S. Knudsen prize.

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ART SCHOOL | Q&A with RYAN BUBNIS 

We have been following the good vibes art of Portland based multidisciplinary artist Ryan Bubnis whose fun work focuses on the simplification of color, shape and form. We caught up with Ryan as he is preparing for his solo show, From The Ground Up, which opens at the Stephanie Chefas Projects on Friday, April 6th. Find out more about Ryan, his early artistic influences, and his Art School art tip below! 

Photographs courtesy of the artist. 

Introduce yourself? I’m Ryan Bubnis and I’m an artist, illustrator, and educator based in Portland, Oregon.

When did you first get into drawing?  Was it a hobby turned career or something you knew from the start? I always knew I wanted to make art from the very beginning. I’ve pretty much done whatever I could to make it a career. It was basically all or nothing. Still is.

Who were some of your early artistic influences? Cartoons, comics, kid’s books, and skateboarding were all major influences. Scooby-Doo, Cartoon Network, Garfield, The Simpsons, Richard Scarry, Golden Books and Jim Philipps. I think that’s why I split my practice between fine art and commercial illustration. I’ve always loved work that was accessible and imagery that made me want to make things myself.

What mediums do you love to work with? What are your essential art tools? Working with traditional mediums such as drawing and painting will always be my favorites. That being said, I definitely include my computers, scanner, and tablet as essential art tools. It’s a balanced mix of traditional and digital tools.

Do you keep a sketchbook or work your ideas as you go along?  What type of sketchbook do you keep – disorganized chaos or neat and clean? I keep a bunch of different sketchbooks for the home studio and bring along smaller versions when I travel. Some pages are cleaner finished drawings while other pages are filled with chicken scratch, notes, and project ideation. I recently got an IPad and have been drawing with Procreate as well. I try to draw and doodle every chance I get.

What was the first show you ever exhibited in? What was your last show? My first exhibition was a group show at Gallery Bink here in Portland way back in 2001. It was with Bwana Spoons, Ren Sakurai and a few other people. 

From The Ground Up is a solo show that is about to open at Stephanie Chefas Projects on Friday, April 6th. The title is from an ongoing zine I’ve made on and off since 2009. I’m really excited about all the work I made for it and can’t wait to share it. I’ll be releasing a new issue of the zine at the opening.

Where did you learn your knowledge of art or making art? It was a little bit of both. I still consider myself mostly self-taught even though I went through a BFA program for illustration. It’s weird but I feel like I’m learning so much more now that I’m a teacher than I ever did as a student.

Art School or Self taught. What’s something you can pass along art tip wise? Always allow more time than you think. Use matte medium to seal your masking edges and your shapes will come out crispy.

Describe your artistic process for us. The order sometimes varies but I start by reading, drawing, and doodling. Once I’ve done that I’ll start executing a painting or a piece. I always leave room for improvisation otherwise the work can feel too rigid. I like the unexpected possibilities of using traditional materials. You can’t always tell what paint is going to do until you actually try it. It’s a similar process for digital work but I can always Command Z if I screw something up or if I need to adjust a composition.

What makes you smile when viewing art? What is it you’re looking at – composition, color, line? Humor. David Shrigley’s work consistently makes me laugh. I’ll always smile when seeing a well-executed piece. Color, line, shape, and form. I love it all.

What’s a common misconception about artists? That art making is all fun and games and that artists should be thankful to work for free or for exposure. We have to value our work and fight for it.

How do you overcome drawer’s block? Either keep drawing or take a break. Go for a walk, run, skate and come back with a different perspective. Experimenting with different mediums or changing up the scale of my work has always been helpful.

What type of music do you listen to when creating? Do you find it helps motivate you or just allows for background noise? Music is usually always on no matter what I’m doing. It definitely motivates me. I like so many different artists it would be tough to list them all. Lately, I’ve been listening to Ray Barbee, Tommy Guerrero, Amenta Abiota, Earthgang, J.I.D, Chances With Wolves, Tiffany Gouche, Old Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, and The Beatles.

What would be your ideal collaboration?  Doing something with Vans! 

Do you have a favorite artist(s) that does a completely different medium than yourself? My friend Meredith Dittmar creates these amazing, detailed sculptures and installations using paper and polymer clay. Her work is consistently progressing and it always blows my mind. http://neverborn.org

What do you think you’d be doing if you weren’t an artist? I would probably do something involving food. I do most of the cooking in the household and I’m always searching out new recipes to try out. I’ve always thought it would be fun to make some sort of illustrated cookbook. We’ll see.

What are your favorite Vans? My old stand by’s are the Authentics, Old Skools, and Half Cabs. Lately, I’ve been really digging the Kyle Walkers and I’ve got a few pairs of the MTE’s that have treated me really well during the cold winter months.

What advice would you give someone thinking about art as a career? Be patient. Cherish the small successes. Don’t consume yourself with get rich quick schemes or the allure of going viral. You always appreciate things more if you have to work for them.

What’s on the horizon for 2018?  Finish up work for the show with Stephanie Chefas Projects, work on some new client collaborations and hopefully do some more murals.

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Here is an detail shot of a new painting I did for Stephanie Chefas Projects Platinum Blend Group Show opening tomorrow June 1st. 

“This June, Stephanie Chefas Projects brings home 'Platinum Blend 4', an annual group exhibit featuring a select group of contemporary artists, all of whom are highlighted on the art blog Platinum Cheese. Founded by Stephanie Chefas, Platinum Cheese originated as a platform to share some of the most innovative voices thriving within today's New Contemporary Art scene. "This latest exhibition represents a culmination of my experiences in the art world, and expands upon the dialogue between artist and audience by providing an arena where fans and creatives alike engage under one roof," states Chefas. "Each artist was chosen based on my admiration for his or her unique aesthetic as well as his or her ability to captivate the viewer time and time again. When these singular voices are put next to one another, the perspectives "blend" to create a sense of continuity from one work to the next."Artists include, Casey Gray, Dan Lam, Jeff Sheridan, Jeremy Okai Davis, Jesse Hazelip, Kelly Ording, Kristen Liu-Wong, Laura Berger, Mako Miyamoto, Maxwell McMaster, Meegan Barnes, Michael Reeder, Nathan McKee, Peter Gronquist, Ryan Bubnis, Shawn Huckins, Tim Biskup, YESNIK, Yellena James. The opening reception for ‘Platinum Blend 4’ will be held at Stephanie Chefas Projects on Friday, June 1st from 7-10pm. Stephanie Chefas Projects is located Portland, Oregon at 305 SE 3rd Avenue on the second floor of the Urban Row building. The exhibition will be on view through June 30th, 2018 and is free and open to the public.“

[neonwerewolf]

The Stone Forest :: Select works from Mako Miyamoto’s solo show at Stephanie Chefas Projects in Portland Oregon, on display 11.2.18 - 11.30.18.

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TALLER DE IMPROVISACIÓN LIBRE

Del 13 al 17 de octubre

HORARIO: De 10 a 14 horas excepto sábado 17 (a las 11)

FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN http://www.teatreelmusical.es/va/taller-de-improvisacion/

RICARDO TEJERO - Su trabajo abarca una amplia gama de registros que van desde la música improvisada, sus propias composiciones, jazz, músicas africanas, música para danza y teatro o la dirección de grandes orquestas de improvisación.Comenzó a tocar el saxo alto en 1992, en un principio explorando el instrumento mientras tomaba clases esporádicas con Wade Mathews de quien descubrió la libre improvisación. En 1998 incursiona de una manera activa en la improvisación libre bajo la tutela de Chefa Alonso. Al mismo tiempo seguía tocando en diferentes bandas con estilos tan variados como música de baile, música africana, música popular española o jazz. También a finales de los 90, junto a otros compañeros de viaje, formó en grupo SOPLATHAT, que jugó un importante papel en la escena de la improvisación madrileña de aquellos años.Se graduó en Jazz y Música Contemporánea por el Leeds College of Music en 2005 obteniendo, en 2007, un master por la Brunel University (Londres) en música contemporánea e improvisación con los profesores Richard Barret y Peter Wiegold.Tras casi 13 años residiendo, y manteniendo una importante actividad musical en Reino Unido, Ricardo regresa en 2014 a Madrid donde reside en la actualidad manteniendo una intensa y regular actividad como interprete con diversos proyectos en varios países que le han llevado a tocar por casi toda Europa además de USA, Brasil, México, Chile, Argentina o Japón.Alguno de estos proyectos incluye el Dominic Lash Quartet, Bruo Duo, Tejero/Sassi dúo, Sputnik Trío, Internacional Quartet, Guillermo Bazzola Quintet, VOLE o Triatone. Ha trabajado con músicos como Marcio Mattos, Mark Sanders, Alison Blunt, Paloma Carrasco, Guillermo Bazzola, Baldo Martinez, Hannah Marshall, Horst Nonnemacher, Willie Kéller, Alex Ward, Yorgos Dimitriades, Dominic Lash, Eddie Prevost, John Edwards o Alexander Hawkins entre otros.

Ricardo mantiene también una importante actividad como director e interprete con orquestas de improvisación libre, entre ellas cabe destacar su trabajo regular con BERIO (Berlin Improvisers Orchestra), LIO (London Improvisers Orchestra), Raras Músicas Orchestra, FOCO, o colaboraciones con la RIO (Royal Improvisers Orchestra de Holanda) o la Tokio Improvisers orchestra.Dentro de su trayectoria ha publicado, como lider, co lider o colaborador más de 20 discos de improvisación libre con sellos como LEO Records, Babel, Emanem, Creative Sources, MultiKulti Projects, o Raw Tank, además de otras colaboraciones en varios discos dentro de otros ámbitos musicales como el jazz, el rock, músicas africanas o el pop.Compagina su trabajo de intérprete con su labor docente como profesor de saxo y clarinete además de impartiendo talleres de improvisación musical y colaborando con otras disciplinas como el teatro y la danza.Ha publicado mas de una veintena de discos con diferentes proyectos en sellos especializados en la improvisación libre como EMANEM (Reino Unido), LEO Records (Reino Unido), Babel Records (Reino Unido), Creative Sources (Portugal), MultiKulti Projects (Polonia), o Raw Tank (Reino Unido), etc. IDEA DEL TALLER

La manera en que Ricardo entiende la enseñanza musical, y mas concretamente la de la improvisación libre, es siempre dentro de un contexto de interacción y mutuo aprendizaje, por lo tanto el rol que asume como líder del taller es el de facilitador de una experiencia musical y sonora dentro del lenguaje improvisador.Sus talleres se desarrollan alrededor de varias ideas y conceptos centrales:– Explorar una nueva forma de escucha.– Re-evaluación de la idea misma de género y estilo en la música.– La relación con el propio instrumento y el papel que este desempeña en la creación sonora.– Permanente observación de los propios limites musicales, personales y sociales dentro del contexto sonoro.-Diferencias individuales dentro del contexto creativo colectivo.-La relación entre composición e improvisación.A través de una serie de ejercicios musicales se tratará de abordar diferentes aspectos de la experiencia de la improvisación en su forma más abierta y libre intentando encontrar las preguntas adecuadas desde las cuales ésta se enriquezca y madure. ESTRUCUTRA DE TALLER

Breve descripción:Taller práctico e interactivo sobre improvisación libre.Sus fundamentos prácticos, teóricos y recorrido histórico.La música improvisada en sus formas mas abiertas esta muy presente hoy en día en muchos ámbitos de creación musical. En este taller se trata de abordar los elementos esenciales de esta disciplina creativa.A quien va dirigido.A cualquier músico, aficionado o profesional, de cualquier nivel instrumental, que esté interesado en la improvisación libre.Forma del taller:Ésta podrá variar dependiendo de las necesidades y circunstancias en que se imparta.Podrá tomar forma de curso trimensual, con sesiones semanales de entre 2 y 4 horas. O como curso intensivo de dos o más días consecutivos, con sesiones de 4 a 6 horas diarias.Objetivos:

– La escucha musical en sus diferentes formas

.– Observación de los propios limites musicales, personales y sociales dentro del contexto sonoro.– Re evaluación de la relación con el propio instrumento, la técnica y el papel que estos elementos desempeñan en la creación musical.

-Observar las diferencias de rol individual dentro del contexto creativo colectivo.

– Re examinar los parámetros musicales: duración, timbre, altura, dinámica.

– Re-evaluación de la idea misma de genero y estilo en la música.

-La relación entre composición e improvisación.Contenidos de la actividad.Se invitará al alumno a participar de una manera activa y crítica de ejercicios que recorrerán diferentes aspectos de la practica improvisatoria:

– El curso avanzara dentro de prácticas de improvisación desde una aproximación abierta y libre, sin excluir ningún concepto musical: sonido, ruido, tonalidad, tempo, estructura etc.

– Desarrollo histórico que la improvisación libre ha tenido y tiene dentro del contexto musical actual.

– Trabajo colectivo e individual encaminado a explorar diferentes formas de escucha musical.

– Se trabajará individualmente y en grupo el concepto de idea musical.

– Desarrollo del potencial del papel individual que el músico desempeña en un contexto de creación musical colectiva.

– Exploración de diversas formas de improvisación musical: solo, ensemble, grandes formaciones, improvisación conducida.

– Discusión y debate sobre los contenidos mismos del taller.