Barbara Stafford, Every Summer, 2023
water soluable oil on panel, 12” x 12” (13” x 13” framed)

You belong among the wildflowers
You belong somewhere close to me
Far away from your trouble and worry
You belong somewhere you feel free
You belong somewhere you feel free
- Tom Petty

PDX CONTEMPORARY ART is pleased to present our summer group show, You Belong Among The Wildflowers, a pretty, varied show inspired by the beauty, inspiration, and admiration of flowers.

Blooms and blossoms appear consistently throughout art history and are present in most significant art movements. They have been used to represent love, passion, spirituality, and resilience, as well as mortality and the ephemeral. Many artists, even those not known for their botanical works, have at some point in their careers explored flowers in their practice. Rich with symbolism and a universal token for beauty— flowers can embody a feeling, set a mood, and convey unspoken language.

Many people are worried right now about the state of the earth, politics, and their personal lives. This uplifting and refreshingly pretty show is for everyone and we hope it will bring pleasure, enjoyment, and ease. This show is dedicated to flora and fauna and the people and creatures of this world.

You Belong Among the Wildflowers features works by artists: Patrick Abbey, Anna Gray + Ryan Wilson Paulsen, Tina Beebe, Nick Blosser, Iván Carmona, Marjorie Dial, Amjad Faur, Bean Finneran, Ellen George, Victoria Haven, Justin L’Amie, Nancy Lorenz, D. E. May, Kristen Miller, Jeffry Mitchell, Georgina Reskala, Joe Rudko, Susan Seubert, Adam Sorensen, Barbara Stafford, Andy Stout, Storm Tharp, Terry Toedtemeier, Molly Vidor, Mike Vos, Yamamoto Masao, and Larry Yes.

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm