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February 8th, 2007 - Portland, OR

"Things of Precious Measure and Consequence"

by

Sarah Cruse

and

"Re-freshing Play"

By Rachel J.Siegel

First Thursday Opening Reception: February 1st, from 6-10 PM

Show will run Feb1st - 24Th

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 2-8 Sat 12-8

"Things of Precious Measure and Of Consequence"

Sarah Cruse's poignant series of paintings set a contemplative tone. Themes of deconstructing old patterns, and the struggle to redefine and balance ones' emotions are central to her paintings. Originally from Indiana, Sarah Cruse, is a recent Graduate of Portland State University with a B.S. in Painting and Drawing. She has had numerous solo and group shows in Portland since moving here 1999.

Of her work, Sarah states: "My paintings are usually acrylic, sometimes oil, figurative or representational, with a good dose of abstract expressionistic influence."

"Re-freshing Play"

By Rachel J.Siegel

The installation artwork, "re-freshing play" brushes

up against a feeling of nostalgia seeking to go beyond just the

relationship of youthful memory. How do qualities of child wonderment,

discovery, and enthusiasm become part of adult life? Preserving memory

is not the aim of the work; rather it is about women's changing

perspectives and perceptions as we age.

In May of 2002, Rachel completed a Master of Fine Arts at University at

Buffalo where her feminist art practice included video, installation,

digital arts, photography and book-making. In the summer of 2004 She

relocated to Portland where she currently lives, teaches and makes art.