4 Shows: 2 Here and 2 Beyond


GREEN LIGHT GREEN LIGHT

A 3-person show with Jamie Isenstein, Anissa Mack and Josh Shaddock. These three artists, according to the press release, "articulate... the incoherence and absurdity of everyday life with sincerity, humor and empathy. The exhibition takes its title from a photograph by Josh Shaddock of the intersection of two busy streets with two green lights. Alternatively it is a photograph of an accident waiting to happen. The image is an exploration of the semiotic, the unsaid signs and rules that dictate our passage (literally) through our everyday lives. On the other hand, the image is a depiction of that which is invisible - the anticipated collision."

GREEN LIGHT GREEN LIGHT
Nov17 • 5-8 PM
Artists talk 7:30p w/ Jamie Isenstein and Anissa Mack
small A projects • 1430 SE 3rd

THE GAME SHOW

The Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery's themed and juried holiday showcase, The Game Show, opens with a Member's preview tomorrow night. According to the press release "the interpretation of the theme was left completely open to the artists. Work was submitted from 142 artists living in twelve countries, using traditional craft media as well as game pieces, men's undergarments, fake fur, itching powder, watch parts and more."

The Game Show Members' Preview • Nov 17 • 5:30-8 pm
November 18, 2006–January 7, 2007
Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery • 3934 SW Corbett Avenue

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From beyond our borders 2 shows are up that have local ties. Zoe Crosher’s, previously at small A projects, opens tomorrow at DCKT Contemporary in Chelsea. It’s already receiving attention here. And Dan Attoe’s show “Loaded, Nailed, Short on Cash” in L.A. at Peres Projects is a Critic’s Pick on artforum.com.
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Once again, if you have something happening beyond the borders of the metro area (even if it’s in the Dalles) write in (melia@portlandart.net) and I might include it in the Round-Up. No one has ever done it....you might be the first.