In pursuit of beauty and social commentary, IGLOO presents the mixed-media work of Modou Dieng. !Hey Lover combines painting, photography, found objects, and installation to explore the "humanity, topography, and pastiche of forms" in contemporary life.

Opening reception • 6-10pm • February 7
IGLOO • 325 NW 6th #102 • 503.724.7300



Michael T. Hensley, "White Out"

Michael T. Hensley's Loss/Control will be on exhibition this month at the Mark Woolley Gallery. Hensley's use of enamel on steel and manipulation of the natural processes of rust has created a series of beautiful, almost haunting industrial works.

Opening reception • 6-9pm • February 7
Mark Woolley Gallery • 817 SW 2nd AVE • 503.224.5475




For the month of February, Tilt is featuring Decked Out in Delight, the explosively colorful work of Lauren Clay.

Opening reception • 6-9pm • February 7
Tilt Gallery & Project Space • 625 NW Everett #106 • 908.616.5477




Looking for a glimpse into Portland's future? The Future Arts Fest asked Portland artists to explore where they thought the Portland art scene was going - and follow it. The First Thursday event features work by Corey Smith, Sarah Gottesdiener, Olivia Edith, Chloe Richard, Wesley Younie, Bradley Royce, Kjerstin Rossi, and Hooligan Ship. There will be hot DJs and live dancers, and the proceeds benefit PDJX.

One night only • 9pm • February 7 • $8
Holocene • 1001 SE Morrison • 503.239.7639

I just took in Molly Vidor's "Destroyer" show at PDX and it is definitely one to see. Her most visceral paintings ever.

For groups shows..."The Man Show" over at Quality Pictures looks like it will be a lot of fun too. They were still hanging but from what I saw it should have something for everyone. All they need now is a guest apperance from Charlie Sheen.

The Stumptown coffee downtown has a promising group show of collaborative artists... and the team of Amy Steel and Gary Wiseman will probably be worth a look.