Port City Wood Studio

In April, Emerson Space Case hosted a showcase of pieces created at the Port City Wood Studio, the theme of which was Mount St. Helens!  This show was made possible with the help of Luke Forsyth.

Here is a sampling of the wonderful works we displayed...

Li'l Orphan Art: A Showcase of Found Objects

If you haven't seen it, you missed it, because this blog post is late (sorry!), but in October we had a fine little showing of found art.  Those lovely and ugly things you can't resist at thrift stores, flea markets, and estate sales.  We gathered things from our friends and put them all together in a tribute to the sincerity of orphaned art.

Big thanks to our contributors:
Chelsea Appel
Kristen Bilous
The Emerson House
Kendra Hadlock
Lettie Jane Rennekamp
Ilan Schraer
Swoops
Kevin Witmer
Benjamin Parrish & Amber Smythe


The show was curated by our resident owl sous-chef, Percival May.

(these chickens have real feathers attached!)

(all the way from Denmark)

Highlights from BEST SUMMER EVER

This post is quite belated, but here it is!  Lettie Jane Rennekamp and Amelia Pillow's BEST SUMMER EVER events were officially a success at Emerson Space Case.

Here are some photos to prove it.

First, here are some shots of Lettie's fantastic colorful paintings and exquisite hand-lettering which adorned our windows for the duration of the project.

And a bike wash in the hot hot sun of summer.  Perfect.

 

A bake sale as well, though it was more of a bake-share than a sale.  Lovely treats and joke-telling abounded.

BEST SUMMER EVER - happening now!

Lettie Jane Rennekamp wants you to have the BEST SUMMER EVER, so she has masterminded an art show with her lovely painting and illustration skills, and series of events here at Emerson Space Case!

In her words, "BEST SUMMER EVER is the idea that if we all put a little energy towards having a good time and enjoying the sunshine, our short, special summers here in Portland might last a little longer, and the sun might shine a little more."

Here's the schedule of events, all of which take place on the sidewalk & in the garden at Emerson Space Case on NE 30th & Emerson.  We hope to see you there!

BBQ

Thurs 8/25

6pm - 9pm

Come take refuge from the noise of Last Thursday!  Featuring homemade sausage by Jeff Garritano

LEMONADE STAND + gentle dog petting zoo

Saturday 8/27
noon to four

Bring the little ones for some lemonade and dog love.

BIKE WASH

Saturday 9/3
noon to four

We can wash some of the dirt and debris off people's bikes, pump up tires and grease chains (boy do I hate a squeaky chain). Possibility for other light maintenance.  We would welcome any maintenance help from folks who are bike savvy!

BAKE SALE / extravaganza

Saturday 9/10
noon to fourThis is less a bake sale and more a bake extravaganza. It is more about making treats and sharing them with your friends. Bartering, tipping and donating are strongly encouraged as we don't want bakers to feel that they are wasting their time or resources. However, the main benefits of this event will be a GOOD TIME, hanging out and sharing snacks in the neighborhood.

SURPRISE!

Saturday 9/17
noon to four
The last event in this BEST SUMMER EVER showcase will depend on the participation and excitement of the preceding events. Amelia and I have hatched a couple of giant plans and we will be feeling them out with you guys as the events progress. I do know that this event will be rad and summery. Hopefully, if all our good energy is going to good use September 17th will be hot and sunny. We will announce this event at the BAKE SALE one week prior. 

"Welcome to Everywhere" by Skye Sarenana-Velten

"Welcome to Everywhere" by Skye Sarenana-Velten

now thru April 25th

at Emerson Space Case

"Look through a lens, a keyhole, at a painting or photograph. Restrict your perspective to a single space, concentrate on the details of that space with a new intimacy. Reality is where you are when you are done looking away from where you know you're not. I'm talking about something that doesn't exist, an isolated world. Look through a lens and fall into a little dream."

Using clay, watercolors, paper, yarn, boxes, and other mixed media, Skye Sarenana-Velten has created lovely things to peek at through the windows.  Some things are tiny, and some quite large.

Here's what you will see if you look inside: