now in progress...

Here's a sneek peak at what Emily Nachison is creating at Emerson Space Case.  It is icy, white, cave-like, and gigantic.  And we've heard rumors that it may involve swans.  Oh my!

We are so excited to be hosting this installation, and can hardly wait to see it completed in all its crystalline glory.

Please join us for the opening reception:

Wednesday, October 6th

7pm - 9pm

Fresh Plywood Art on the Wall!

 

We are pleased to present a new pair of plywood artists, whose work will be on the south wall until the end of August.

Spaced by John Tolles
Mixed Media and Spray Paint on Plywood

John is a Portland based artist currently attending Lewis and Clark College and majoring in Studio Art. His work has a wide breadth of focus from photography to installation. His first influences were the graffiti and street art of the 1970's onward. Spaced focuses on contemporary issues of identity and consumerism in a world dominated by visual deception. Contact artist for purchasing inquiries.
johntolles.com

Setl by Max Zapf-Geller, also known as Setal

Max Zapf-Geller is a young artist from NE Portland, who is soon leaving for college in Wisconsin. He creates graffiti styled artwork in his free time and is available for hire on any text/ graffiti related artwork during his breaks from school. Check out more of his work here.  Contact him about purchasing this piece here.

"Artofficialinsemination" by William Rihel & Sanna-Lisa Gesang-Gottowt

Mysterious orange submarine-like shapes, rotating mirror balls, and egg dioramas are taking over the space for the month!  It's magical.  Look for it from now until August 24th.

Installation by William Rihel & Sanna-Lisa Gesang-Gottowt.

Delectable Island, here now!

We had a lovely little celebratory gathering at Emerson Space Case on Last Thursday (June 24th) to unveil an installation, entitled Delectable Island, created by Stephanie Brachmann (that's me!).  The work is inspired by the creatures and imagery of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan stories, which I encourage you to read immediately, if you haven't already.

This installation will be on display until the end of July.

Ilan made a beautiful Lite Brite sign for the occasion, and we made a cake shaped like a crocodile!

Here are photos of the finished piece...

     detail of the tree trunk (including wolf!)

    This giant tree trunk (papier mache with fabric/paper attached as bark) is the entrance to the underground dwelling of Peter Pan and his entourage of children.  The light inside flickers like firelight.

Here's the nest of the Neverbird, which Peter Pan turns into a boat when he is being rescued by the bird.

And here is the Neverbird herself.  Peter thinks she is a piece of paper drifting on the water when he sees her from afar, but alas she is paddling over to come to his aid.

Here's the silly crocodile who wanders around the island hungering after the Captain.  She makes a tick-tock sound everywhere she goes.

This crocodile also has a whole world of men playing at war upon her back.

I had to adjust some lighting during the opening celebration....

Croc cake!

Last Thursday: "Delectable Island" by Stephanie Brachmann

Delectable Island
an installation by Stephanie Brachmann

Opening Reception
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
8 - 10 pm


"Do you want an adventure now, or would you like to have your tea first?"

Please join us for a celebration and the unveiling of "Delectable Island," an art installation by me, Stephanie Brachmann.

Inspired by the creatures and imagery of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan," this shall be an atmospheric display for innocent passers-by to view and be enchanted. There will be critters, lights, festivities, snacks, delights!

We would love to see you there.

Get this!
We are also celebrating the 1-year anniversary of Emerson Space Case.  Twelve magical months of this!  Michael Jackson passed away the day we installed the first show. Neverland indeed.

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"Of course, the Neverland had been make-believe in those days; but it was real now, and there were no nightlights, and it was getting darker every moment... "

"Delectable Island" is in progress...

So the Sea Cave is gone from the Space Case; we've said our tearful goodbyes to those mysterious cave walls and eels.  That reminds me:  Does anyone know what to do with a giant papier mache whale's head?

It's now my turn to create some ridiculous objects, which I've been diligently doing.  This next installation (by me, Stephanie Brachmann) is inspired by the imagery and creatures from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan.  There are a giant bird and a crocodile involved; also a nest, a papier mache tree trunk, and lots of fabric, branches, and yarn.

Here's a sneak peak at some critters and textures:

Piñata - a performance by Emma Lipp

 
Tomorrow night, join us for a performance!  In fact, it's the first performance Emerson Space Case has ever had the pleasure of hosting.  As the audience watches from the sidewalk, the performers will perform inside the space.

" P i ñ a t a "
by Emma Lipp, featuring Elizabeth Jaeger & Erin Perry
Thursday June 17, 2010
8:30 pm (running continuously in a loop until 9:30)

it may look something like this...