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Tyson Grumm: The HobnobbersBEPPU WIARDA GALLERY, PORTLAND OR – Nov 1-Dec 2 Tyson Grumm’s acrylic paintings havegained recognition both locally and nationally since 1996, when he received his BFA fromSouthern Oregon State University. Grumm’s allegorical scenes are reminiscent of another time andplace, where contrived moments are skewed by unsuspected relationships among his subjects,their settings and costumes.Grumm’s paintings are concisely rendered, making thesurreal tableau that much more witty. There is a sense offamiliarity or even nostalgia, although it is difficult topinpoint the meaning of the situations. Many appearhumorous. Strange characters and odd animals areportrayed as either illustrating a tale or as classic portraits.For example, the red head adornment of Miss Doodle Do issculpted like a rooster, signifying perhaps, a mascot or anaffinity for the species. Many of the paintings are mountedwithin the context of old objects that act as framingdevices. These paintings resemble family heirlooms ortreasured antiques.As Grumm states, “It will create its own history as thepiece of art is interpreted and observed by its owners andgenerations to come. This time-lapsed magical event ispossibly the single most inspiring part about creating thesepieces.” Grumm’s work has been exhibited in London, NewYork, California and Kirkland, Washingon, and is includedin many public and private collections throughout Oregonand Washington. Allyn Cantorpreviewwww.beppugallery.comTyson Grumm, Miss Doodle Do (2006), acrylic onwood [Beppu Wiarda Gallery, Portland OR, Nov 1-Dec 2]FIRST AVE Marlene Moore Alexander,“Living in Bend”, landscape paintings.★ beppu wiarda gallery319 NW 9th Ave ✆/fax: (503)241-6460www.beppugallery.comtues-sun 11am-5pm Nov 1-Dec 2Tyson Grumm, “Hobnobbers”, acrylicpaintings; Dec 5-30 Liza Jones,“Shakespear”, etchings; Jan 3-27 Erosion:on the Geology of Culture,gallery gallery show.★ Blackfish Gallery420 NW 9th Ave ✆(503)224-2634www.blackfish.comtues-sat 11am-5pm Nov 24: closedThru Dec 2 Barbara Black, paintingsand mixed media explore mythology,dreams, history, language and architecture;Angela Passalacqua, oil paintingson wood inspired by Pablo Neruda’spoem “El Partenon”, investigate elementsin nature that parallel elements ingreat works of art; Dec 5-30 TheresaRedinger, installation explores meaningand memories evoked by materialobjects; John Larsen, multimedia worktranslates ideas about affection and68 PREVIEWkindness into carefully composedvignettes of bright candy encased in asyrupy glaze.★ Chambers207 SW Pine St, Suite 102✆(503)227-9398www.chambersgallery.orgwed-sat 12-6pm and by appt ThruNov 30 Randy Moe, “It’s a Sad SadSad Sad World”, portrait paintings;Dec 6-Jan 13, 2007 Paul Fujita, BabySmith, “Rebuild”.Contemporary CraftsMuseum & Gallery3934 SW Corbett Ave✆503.223.2654www.contemporarycrafts.orgtues-sat 10am-5pm and sun 1-5pmHoliday hours: Dec 1-23 daily 10am-6pm Dec 24 10am-3pm Dec 25, 31:closed Opening in the new location inJuly 2007. Thru Nov 12 B.J. Adams,Hildur Bjarnadóttir, Louise Bourgeois,Susie Brandt, Lou Cabeen, OrlyCogan, Celia Eberle, Dana Fenwick,Jenny Hart, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner,Wendy Huhn, Masah Kalugin, EmilyKatz, Roberta Lavadour, China Marks,Darrel Morris, Karen Reimer, ShanonSchollian, Andrea Vander Kooij,David Willard and Anne Wilson, “NewEmbroidery: Not Your Grandma’sDoily”; Nov 18-Jan 7, 2007 The GameShow, multimedia exhibition and Handmadefor the Holidays, gifts in all craftmedia with a broad price range; Jan 13-Mar 11 Zen Parry, “Engagement: WhiteLight”, multimedia installation; ElizaAu, “Hymn to Calamity”, installationcomposed primarily of ceramics;Hilary Pfeifer, “s Warm”, multimediainstallation; Generations, selectionsfrom the museum’s permanent collection.In March the Museum will host aseries of farewell events in its historichome of 70 years and will reopen at anew location in July 2007 on the NorthPark Blocks in the heart of downtownPortland between the Pearl District andOldtown/Chinatown.★ Elizabeth Leach Gallery417 NW 9th Ave (at Flanders)✆(503)224-0521www.elizabethleach.comtues-sat 10:30am-5:30pm Dec 7:★ OPEN LATE ON FIRST THURSDAYS