Day of the Dead – 8th Annual Group Show

Outside Guardino Gallery looking into the Feature Area.
Outside Guardino Gallery looking into the Feature Area.

Last Thursday night was Guardino Gallery’s 8th Annual Day of the Dead opening reception. Attending Last Thursday on Alberta is always fun, but Guardino’s openings are even better, especially when the guests dress up in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos.

Stephanie, the curator, with me
Stephanie, the curator, with me

 

Me with my date
Me with my date
Tory and Stephanie
Tory and Stephanie
Stephanie and Alea
Stephanie and Alea
Celebration guests
Celebration guests
Donna Guardino with Howard
Donna Guardino with Howard
Howard, Tabor, Lee, and Jason
Howard, Tabor, Lee, and Jason
Peeking in the window
Peeking in the window

I created several assemblage pieces for the show.

"In the Dark Room"
“In the Dark Room”
"Deep Dark Secret"
“Deep Dark Secret”
"Travel Weary"
“Travel Weary”
"Abrupt Departure"
“Abrupt Departure”
"A Steady Quiet Routine"
“A Steady Quiet Routine”
"Casual Indifference"
“Casual Indifference”
"Missing Person"
“Missing Person”
"Writing Down Numbers"
“Writing Down Numbers”
"It Belonged To a Stranger"
“It Belonged To a Stranger”
"Things in Common"
“Things in Common”
"It Didn't Matter"
“It Didn’t Matter”
"Waiting For An Excuse"
“Waiting For An Excuse”

The show runs through October 26. Guardino Gallery is located at 2939 NE Alberta in Portland, OR.