Philip Iosca; TROUBLE IN MIND & M.M. (detail), both 2011

PNCA presents a solo show by Philip Iosca. "HOPEFULLY I BECOME THE UNIVERSE contains works inspired by seven extraordinary young men from across the United States who independently and tragically ended their lives between July 9 and September 29, 2010 as a result of bullying they received for being openly gay or perceived as being gay."

Opening reception • 6-9pm • October 6
PNCA Manuel Izquierdo Gallery • Stagecraft Building • 1302 NW Kearney • 503.226.4391


Robert Dozono, "Happiness Comes Naturally Here (Upper Clackamas #14)," 2009

Blackfish gallery presents Robert Dozono's Accumulation: New and Old Work. "Dozono creates rich textural depictions of local scenery. His views of the Clackamas River infused with such items as discarded plastic, toothpaste tubes, and wiper blades attest to his attitude toward waste disposal in our modern consume and burn culture."

Opening reception • 6-9pm • October 6
Blackfish Gallery • 420 NW 9th • 503.224.2634


Melissa Loop, "Foreward Momentum"

Breeze Block presents Utopian Hideaways for the Jet-Setter, paintings by Melissa Loop. "Existing outside the realm of possible things, the work takes on a fantastic style rich in allusions to the primarily colored languages of printed advertisement, the slick, hyper-colored quality of video games, and the chromatic vulgarity seen in animation."

Opening reception • 6-10pm • October 6
Breeze Block Gallery • 323 NW 6th • 503.318.6228



Returning MFA students present Mobility and Sparseness: Every City's Edge at PSU's Autzen Gallery. Reflecting on myth, migration and temporary culture, it's an investigation of the "endless, timeless arid stretches" and "continued allure of motion" of the Wild West.

Artists include Will Bruno, Sam Guerrero, Jessica Hickey, Evan La Londe, Rochelle Nielsen, and Sean Schumacher.

Opening reception • 4-6pm • October 6
PSU Autzen Gallery • Neuberger Hall, Rm 205 • 724 SW Harrison


Julie Perini, "Paper on Morrison Street," 2011

PNCA presents PULP, paper works by Terri Bradley, Avantika Bawa, Judith Baumann, Eric Lebofsky, Taka Yamamoto and Lindsay Williams. The show "reexamines 'pulp' as a surface, support and structure." Chicago-based artist Carrie Gundesdorf speaks on-site.

Opening reception • 6-8:30pm • October 6
Artist Lecture • 5-6pm •
PNCA Main Gallery • 1241 NW Johnson • 503.226.4391


Wes Mills, "No Title," 2011

PDX Contemporary presents Wes Mills' to tease a hummingbird. "Seemingly simple marks bind together, building up organic forms that draw the eye with their complexity."

Opening reception • 6-8pm • October 6
PDX Contemporary • 925 NW Flanders • 503.222.0063