I don't make art. I don't show it, sell it, or curate it. I simply love
looking at it and writing about it. Though I grew up in Portland, I am
fairly new to the appreciation of the Portland art scene. The love of art
only captured me as an adult, and my years of study did not allow me the
leisure to explore the wealth of local galleries and other exhibition
spaces.


I come to PORT with the desire to explore these venues and report on my
findings. Like a newly arrived transplant from a distant city, I want to
find the best galleries, artists, and environments. My goal is to draw
on my love of the city and the authenticity of the art aficionado's
experience to evaluate current exhibitions and trends. From small, out
of the way spaces to the established galleries and that grande dame the
Portland Art Museum, what is going on in Portland?


More than just "knowing what I like," I also want to challenge myself to
see new art in new ways, and to write about it fairly, but with an astute
critical eye.


I look forward to reading other's comments on my discoveries.