The Americans

I will now direct your attention to a great little art show occurring at Grass Hut on E Burnside.

First great thing about this art show, the poster:

Grass Hut is place that captures the best parts of Portland’s unique art scene. It’s a legitimate gallery that organizes well-curated shows, but it’s the opposite of the stodgy, elitist crowd galleries tend toward. Grass Hut’s gallery doesn’t just showcase local art, it makes local art, providing a hub for creative kids and adults who get together and come up with funny and original ideas for events, shows and pieces. yes yes and yes! The opening of The Americans on July 4th, was far from wine and cheese. Instead, a laid-back party spilled onto Burnside and I was showered with freshly-grilled veggie dogs and invited to play foursquare.

The thinking behind Grass Hut’s current collaborative show is thus:

What is America?
Hotdogs & Prairie dogs.
Oil Wars & Star Wars.
Cowboys & Indians.
Rebels & Retards.
Who knows?
In the language of visual art however, it is easier to simplify and get to the core meaning of things.
… We’re hoping that the artists working on this show will dive deeply into the complex nature of our national identity and come up with some refreshing discoveries.

The Americans is full of interesting work, but my favorite piece in the show was Bwana Spoon‘s cute characters crafted from coffee cups.

If you like art or fun then go go go! 811 East Burnside, Wed. – Sun 12-7pm