Karl Burkheimer at North View Gallery, PCC Sylvania

As an educator Karl Burkheimer is a Portland fixture but he has chops an artist and since I was one of the first to curate him into higher profile shows (VoLume back in 2008 at Worksound) I track his work closely. Myself and many others felt his work in the 2013 CNAA's was an 1980's throwback but lately he's been transitioning to more current work with a stronger built environment edge... one which channels the angst that rapid development is foisting upon Portland Neighborhoods. It is an important theme that isn't being explored curatorially in group shows in any sufficient way. Thus, it is great that North View's director Mark Smith has turned over this exemplary brutalist space to Burkheimer for such an extended time (His Erik Geschke exhibition last year also explored the theme). Stop in multiple times this summer to see how Burkheimer puts his skills to use in this evolving occupation.

Simulated Archetypes | July 16 - September 16
Opening Reception: July 16, 5 - 7PM
PCC Sylvania (North View Gallery)
12000 SW 49th



Open Weave at Indivisble

Open Weave is a call and response collaborative installation between two artists, Vicky Lynn Wilson and John Larsen. The two are in a relationship and the domestic Indivisble art space (a gorgeous old house just off Clinton Street) is a perfect foil for this sort of artistic occupation. The Hackneyed question would be is it life, is it art? It can be... ugh "Indivisible". I liked the show I suggest you catch it.

Open Weave | July 2 - 30
Special event: July 16, 6-9PM
Indivisible
2544 SE 26th