Paul Kottke, current student, is showing new work at Valentines at 232 SW Ankeny in Portland this month. An artist reception will take place on September 3 from 6:00PM-2:30AM.

Image: Jason Rens

Jason Charles Rens, current OCAC student, is showing “Non-jewelry,“ a series of wall-hung sculptures happened through a combination of processes and materials at NATIONALE at 2730 E Burnside in Portland. The show runs September 9-October 4, with an opening reception Saturday September 12th from 6:00-8:00PM. The sculptures utilize rope, hydro-cal, two-part marine resin, equestrian hardware, paint, and casting techniques to create unique art things which employ the language of jewelry in a new context. The resulting compositions took form under conscious meditations on the topics of economy, duality, hierarchy, and decorative practices. Additionally, the unique space at NATIONALE, which combines the boutique and gallery into a modern hybrid environment, became essential to the presentation of the collection. Hours: Wed-Sun, 1:00-7:00PM
http://www.thisisdrala.blogspot.com
http://www.nationaleportland.blogspot.com

Colleen Flanigan (Metals, ‘97) plans to go back to Bali this December to build some more reefs (hoping wave energy) and do R&D with Capacitor for a performance, art, science production about the oceans, corals, and movement. The mission to bring more awareness and empathy through the arts to the beauty and fragility of the mystery below the surface.
http://www.capacitor.org 
http://biorockbali.webs.com
http://www.globalcoral.org

Jiseon Lee Isbara, fibers department head, is showing “Accumulated,” her solo installation at Nine Gallery in Portland this September.

Waterproofing the Drawing, Painting and Photography building roof with a vinyl membrane that is used in numerous applications, from green roofs to solar.

East side of DPP building showing second story.

Southend Concrete Retaining Wall/Footing being smoothed out.

South end of Thesis Building.