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Group Exhibition, A Year of Isolation, Things got weird 


  • Carnation Contemporary 8371 North Interstate Avenue #3 Portland, OR, 97217 United States (map)

As we start to come out of this pandemic, we will do so carefully and awkwardly. Bruised and battered, we are attempting to get back on our feet again and mend the broken civility we once had. This exhibition is a reflection on the new awkwardnesses we have developed from being so isolated. It’s about the feeling of time, wasting away while you wait for something to end.

Participating Artists

Russell Borne www.russellborne.com/
Instagram: @russellborne

Atorie Bu  
www.atoriebu.com/
Instagram: @atoriebu

Henrik Sorensen 
www.henrikmunksoerensen.com/
Instagram: @henrikmunksoerensen


Opening Night:
We are hosting in-person viewings on Feb 13th from 6-9 pm by appointment only. If you can't make it in person please feel free to celebrate with us via Instagram from 6:00 - 6:20 pm for a Live gallery walkthrough. See the exhibition and hear from participating artists.  To join us please visit @carnationcontemporary. 

Visiting Carnation

We value in-person art experiences and want to proceed safely. Due to covid19, we will be limiting the number of guests allowed in the gallery at one time. Masks will be required inside as well as common spaces outside the building. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We are excited to see you again!


Special Note on our Gallery Openings: Due to current circumstances encircling the pandemic we are constantly re-evaluating what our in-person openings look like. Check out our Instagram account for our most recent information regarding openings. The safety of our members and our community is a top priority for us, so thank you for your flexibility.
If you can't make it in person we are excited to announce that every month on opening night we will be hosting Instagram Live Gallery Talk from 6:00 - 6:20

For current updates on our opening nights our to join us for our virtual artist talks please check out our Instagram account @carnationcontemporary

Carnation Contemporary was founded in 2018 by a collective of Portland-based artists who champion critical and contemporary artwork. It is a cooperative gallery supporting emerging and mid-career artists from Portland and the surrounding region. 
Members include:
 Andrea AlongeM AcuffSimon BoasRussell BorneBrittney ConnellyRenee CoutureMarcelo FontanaCarolyn HopkinsMatt Bennett LaurentsJeremy Le GrandMaria Lux, Susan MurrellHannah Newman, Katherine Spinella, Stacy Jo ScottLeslie VigeantJessie Weitzel Le GrandJohn Whitten

Earlier Event: February 7
Alix Ryan and Jade Novarino,  Winnowing
Later Event: February 14
Bumpy Road