EVOKE: The Hanging of the Show

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As many of you know, I’ve been working on pieces of art for my upcoming show at Guardino Gallery on NE Alberta in Portland. I started work last October and finished the final piece last Monday. Wednesday was hanging day. My good friend Tory Brokenshire drove her van and helped with the hanging.

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We arrived at 11:00 am and unloaded 31 pieces of art into the empty, white-walled Main Gallery. Donna is a master curator and directed us to take pieces here and there, auditioning the possibilities.

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And then it was time to hang. Tory and Meg took over.

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For the most part, they did an excellent job.

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I acted as their assistant, handing them drills, tape measures, and screws, occasionally offering suggestions.

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Hanging (6)The 3-D artist, who is also in the Main Gallery with me, Tamae Frame, was able to place her beautiful sculptures once my paintings were hung. What a beautiful pairing.

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Hanging (43)I’m so grateful to Donna for the opportunity to have the show and to Tory for helping to get it hung.

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