Current Events
Past Events
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Rostros Solo Exhibition
Umpqua Valley Arts - Gallery II
1624 W Harvard Ave.
Roseburg, Oregon 97471Opening Reception: Friday, January 17th | 4-7 PM
The Rostros exhibition
The Rostros are a series of abstract textile portraits that depict individual faces. In addition to anatomical features like mouths, noses, ears, and hair, the Rostros are patterned with what could be perceived as wrinkles, scars, or tattoos — records of their lived experiences, origins, tribal affiliations. Their corresponding environmental backgrounds help explain how the Rostros live in the world. They look directly at the viewer with open eyes, telling stories of where they came from, and where they are going.
The Rostros artworks are made entirely from salvaged fabrics and found objects that have origin stories of their own: woven traditionally-loomed fabric from Oaxaca, scraps from Oregon mills, and second-hand salvage from friends. The infinite combinations possible from the myriad textile elements reflect the many ways our history, environment, and random events combine to create who we are.
Viewers may be surprised to find in the chaotic assemblages of the Rostros, faces that look familiar, friends or family they recognize, or possibly a reflection of themselves.
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Chalecos Protector Solo Exhibition
After/Time Collective Gallery
My first solo textile artwork exhibition.
See 16 Chalecos Protector series vests on displayRead about the exhibition in the Willamette Week, part of their cover story Gallery View: A Glimpse Into the Next Era of Portland’s Visual Arts Scene.
About the Chalecos Protector exhibition
The Chalecos Protector (Protective Vests) are vibrant wearable textile artworks that tell stories and offer protection. Each vest is a unique refuge depicting mythical heroines and others finding balance in the midst of conflict, disorder and darkness.The vests serve as physical armor against chaotic external elements. They incubate a deep sense of protection — understanding origin, examining identity, and acknowledging vulnerability.
The Protective Vests document periods of personal breakthrough, summoning strength, and discovering refuges during challenging times. When the world feels closed and we turn inward, the vests are a sanctuary.
The Protective Vests assembled in this space together form ramparts of power and peace, a fortification against fear. You are invited to surround yourself with their protection, to feel brave as we regroup.
Listen to the stories the vests tell — of heroines, nature, rain, trees, animals, dreams, and magic. Transcend conflict, injury, pollution, fire, and mortality within the shelter of the Chalecos Protector.
After/Time Collective Gallery
735 SW 9th Avenue #110, Portland, Oregon 97205Opening and Reception: Thursday, October 3, 6-9PM
Textile Month Workshop: Thursday, October 17, 6-9PMGallery hours:
Tuesdays 6-8PM
Thursdays 6-8PM
Saturdays 12-5PMClosing: November 2, 5PM 2024
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3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit & Showcase
Brookwood Library
The vibrant diversity of the Hillsboro community is on display at the Hillsboro Public Library with the opening of the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit and Showcase, sponsored by Elysium Art Empowerment Collective.
This year’s event will be a celebration of Hispanic art, culture, and expression, taking place from September 1 through October 31.
The exhibit has expanded from eight artists in its inaugural year to showcasing 22 talented local artists this year.
Brookwood Library
2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro OregonThe Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours.
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Beaverton City Hall Idealpdx: Chromatic Tapestry Show
12725 SW Millikan Way. Beaverton
The first time I'm in the Latino artist collective, Idealpdx. We have beautiful artworks at Beaverton City Hall called Chromatic Tapestry.
The art show will go on April 2 thru May 24, 2024.
You'll get to see my Tianguis Series first, four, and five floors.
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Happy Winter Solstice!
Happy Winter Solstice! I have two galleries that have my textile work and two shops that have my wearable artwork.
I have it on display at Walters Cultural Arts Center. I have four textile art pieces. You can buy the artwork and take it on the same day!
And two are on display at Blind Insect Gallery. There I have three Guardian Spirits.
The shops that have my wearable artwork are Milieu Collective and Amity in downtown. All of the shops carry my Adventure Vest for your little one.
Thank you for supporting my textile artwork and Happy Holidays.
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Small Wonders: Exhibition and Sale
Patricia Reser Center For The Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005
Join me for an artist reception at the Patricia Reser Center For The Arts in Beaverton, and enjoy viewing the Small Wonders Exhibition and Sale. November 3, 6-9 PM.
See my new Tianguis textile art series in person. I will see you there!
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Weaving in a Circle
Lords Luggage 3616 SE Knapp Street Portland, OR 97202 United States
Let's discover captivating patterns, cultural ties, and our unique selves through circular weaving.
October 22, 11-2 PM.
Register at Portland Textile Month. See you there!
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Little Sitka
Four new textile artworks, with a video and sound installation created during my three month residency at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.
The Salmon River estuary on the Oregon Coast is a magical place. I brought a little bit of that magic back for you to see, hear, and feel during this one day show in my Portland textile art studio.
View the entire Sitka series.
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Sitka Center for Art and Ecology
Otis, Oregon
I'm an artist in residency at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. It's a beautiful place where the Salmon River meets the Pacific Ocean. I will be here until the middle of April. Until then I hope your life is filled joy, just like the mist that flies over me here during the morning hours.
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Sitka Center Art and Ecology Open Studios
Otis, Oregon
Open Studio Event at Sitka Center
Come and enjoy the music, reading and art from our Sitka residents. It's on Friday, March 31, 2-5pm
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Indigenous Voices Art Show
Walters Cultural Arts Center
Come over and celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Walters Cultural Arts Center. The first Tuesday of each month, November 1, 5-8pm. There will be Aztec dancers, Alters and an art opening!
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Sellwood/Moreland Farmers Market
1650 SE Claybourne , Portland, OR 97202
Itś the last day I am going to be at the wonderful Sellwood/Moreland Farmers Market. Come by and get veggie-onesies, bibs, and dresses! I will see you there:)
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LatinX PDX Art Show
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219
Multnomah Arts Center is proud to present LATINX PDX, a multimedia exhibit celebrating Latin American artists in the Portland area.
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My People's Market
The Moda Center
My People’s Market is a marketplace re-imagined as a gathering of Portland’s diverse and vibrant entrepreneurs, makers, artists, culinary wizards, and beverage crafters.
I'll be there selling my veggie-line: veggie-onesies, veggie--bibs and veggie-dresses! All are made with salvage materials.
See ya there!
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Shift: an Experiment in Fashion Design
For the past two years, I had the opportunity to mentor youth designers during SHIFT: an Experiment in Fashion Design. This collaborative fashion show moved online during the pandemic, so I mentored students via Zoom. It was a pleasure to do this, being able to collaborate on artwork at all, and inspire young artists during this time was a cherished experience.
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Portland Textile Community Spotlight
I sincerely appreciate to Portland Textile Month for choosing me and my textile art!
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Cracked Pots Holiday Shop
7410 N. Chicago Ave. Portland, OR 97203
You can find my wild orchid Goddess headdresses during the Holiday at Crackedpots!
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Portland Textile Month
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art-1855 SW Broadway Steet Portland, OR 97201 United States
Inspired by Japanese Renga poetry and Surrealist Exquisite Corpse drawings, participants will create a collaborative woven poem
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https://www.wilsonvillearts.org/current-exhibition
https://www.wilsonvillearts.org/
I embroidered this piece to help myself relax during the Covid-19 pandemic. I am surrounding myself with my friends, the plants, to shield me from harm, and to support my colorful heart that gives me life. That is a dream I had not too long from now.
Plantas Mi Amigos is on view at https://www.wilsonvillearts.org/current-exhibition?pgid=kk32q32j-b771841f-4c0b-4318-b3d0-d4002e235c31
Thank you for support,
Orquidia Violeta
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BikeCraft
Double Tree-1000 NE Multonomah St. Portland, OR 97232
I will be selling handmade kids superhero push-bike t-shirt, bibs, and ponchos!