Industrial & Light Study — Color
Location: Holoscene, Portland, OR
August 2013
Photographed during social hour of the monthly meetings of InFarmation.
IMPLUSE! Exhibiton Starts Today!
I was selected to participate in the group exhibition IMPLUSE! at the Steven Goldman Gallery. Reception with all the artists is tonight from 6-8pm and the prints will be available for viewing until September 30th, 2013.
Title: TOY CHEST
May 2013 — Monterey, CA
Artist Statement
While documenting the removal and restructuring of my grandfather’s estate for artistic therapy to help cope with the loss I took the following portrait of my much younger sister. Sitting alone in a room that will never be filled with the same presence, physically or spiritually she did what I had so many times at her age years ago; explored the hidden treasures of a toy chest. It made me reflect on the circular nature of life. I was able to reconnect with myself through her actions and ponder on the sameness of it. My moment of reflection revived the moment of past, made it fresh, and made the unfamiliar refamiliar. All at once the past, present and future combined as a reminder that our connections are not with people, places or things but are instead with passions, perceptions and thoughts.
The Leisures of Trillium Lake
Location: Trillium Lake, Mt. Hood, Oregon
If you are going to head towards the most iconic stratovolcano, Mt. Hood, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Trillium Lake is the place to go. A 2 mile loop trail grants access to the explorer and the lake squares up some pretty awesome reflections of Mt. Hood. Grab a picnic, a camera, and your bathing suit and welcome yourself into the abundance of Mother Earth’s pleasures.
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New Exhibition for September!
Extra Extra!! I’m thrilled to announce I have a new exhibition for September!
I have been selected to show a print in a group exhibition at the Art Institute of Portland’s 2nd annual juried student photography show starting September 5th, 2013 in The Steve Goldman Gallery.
The theme Impulse created a channel for me curate my photographs in a different way. The photograph chosen is of my sister exploring a suitcase filled with toys in my deceased uncles completely emptied childhood room in my Papa’s house after he passed in March of this year. This suitcase was used by my Papa in the late 60’s and had been filled with my mine and my mother’s childhood toys. My sister gave me a moment of reflection to lives before her and for that I am grateful. Please join me September 5th from 6-8pm for a First Thursday Event and view in 20 photographs the Impulse.
Sky: Perspective Changing, 12 Piece Photography Exhibition
My newest 12 piece photography project Sky: Perspective Changing is on display at the U.S. Bank Pearl District Branch in downtown Portland for the month of August 2013. Sky: Perspective Changing, showcases the first developments and inspirations of what I capture once I unplugged and tuned-in to my daily environment. Location: 1040 NW Lovejoy St, Portland, OR 97209.
Sky: Perspective Changing
Erica J Mitchell
(American, 1984)
Artist Statement
Sky: Perspective Changing is an Erica J Mitchell series where she asks the viewer to look into the sky for hidden beauty. People often look into the sky for objects, but rarely take the time to observe it for it’s pure artistic integrity. The images found here remind the viewer that the open expanse of a cityscape can itself be a canvas, where clouds paint their reflections on windows, buildings offer symmetrical breaks in the wild formations of aerial spacing, and man-made items like power lines and chemical emissions add their own evocative layers to an otherwise natural canvas. Enjoy these pictures from a wildly different perspective!
To inquire about print purchasing please contact ericajmitchell@gmail.com.
A poem written about my exhibition Sky: Perspective Changing
It’s easy to look down,
Natural in shape and form, following the curvature of our spine,
This is who we are, how we are designed,
We bend and bow to those above, and follow, so as not to be left behind…
LOOK UP
It’s easy to look down,
Following the footsteps of those who have passed before,
Attempting to reach an already open door,
Wishing not pursuing but wondering still if we can offer more…
LOOK UP
I’ll press myself above,
By keeping my focus on the things out in the sky,
The shapes, colors, and patterns that sit atop my world on high,
The dreams and scenes of in betweens that become a distant savior’s lullaby
LOOK UP
I’ll pull your eyes above,
Share with you the things that inspire me,
To pursue the things that others think can truly never be,
To teach the world that in the expanse above is where our minds are truly free!
By EA Brown
More details
http://ericajmitchell.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/two-exhibitions-for-august/
Two Exhibitions for August!
Extra Extra!!! The beginning of August will mark a fun month for me. Not only is it my birthday month but I will have two photography exhibitions!!
Please join me August 1st 6-7pm at the first exhibition and 7-8pm at the second exhibition! Location and Details below.
Details:
I will have a solo exhibition showcasing my newest body of work titled, SKY: PERSPECTIVE CHANGING. This show will display the first developments and inspirations of this long term project. Come visit me from 6-7pm to hear me talk about my experiences around curating Sky at the US Bank Pearl District.
In addition, as a participant of the Portland Squared Event back in May (visit my previous post about Portland Squared Event) I was selected to show one of my photographs. Come by and see the large print on display along with many other fantastic photographs, curated by ProPhoto Supply. Previous Post: Portland Squared Gallery Show at PRO PHOTO SUPPLY. 7-8pm at ProPhoto Supply.
Note: Both shows will be hosting First Thursday Events from 6-8pm.
I will be at the US Bank location from 6-7pm and ProPhoto Supply from 7-8pm.
Locations of Exhibitions:
US Bank, Pearl District
1040 NW Lovejoy St, Portland, OR
ProPhoto Supply Inc
1112 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR
What is a Ghost Bike?
What is a Ghost Bike?
A “ghost bike” is a tribute or memorial to a cyclist who has been killed by a car while riding.
Short film by Meaghan Wilbur
http://vimeo.com/8428754
Local stories about Ghost Bikes
http://bikeportland.org/tag/ghost-bikes
More info
http://ghostbikes.org/portland
Ghost Bike by Graveyard, Southeast Portland, OR
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Portland Squared Gallery Show at PRO PHOTO SUPPLY
Starting August 1st, Pro Photo Supply will be displaying selected works from a community event, Portland Squared, created by Leah Nash, an ASMP member. I am proud to showcase my work along side the other photographers from the Portland photography community.
Cheers!
Selected work for Portland Squared Gallery Show:
Text from asmpchapter_news@asmp.org
WHAT: First Thursday Reception: Portland Squared
WHEN: August 1st, 2013, 6pm – 8pm
WHERE: PRO PHOTO SUPPLY, 1112 NW 19th Ave., PortlandOn May 17 and 18, more than 70 photographers converged on Portland for a 24 hour period to document a randomly assigned portion of four square miles. They used planes, cars, boats, and their own two feet as they captured our city from every possible angle. This gallery show displays the work and creativity that went into documenting the people, architecture and landscape of downtown Portland on that day.
All photography enthusiasts are invited to an opening reception, which will be held during First Thursday in the Wide Format gallery at Pro Photo Supply Thursday, August 1st, from 6pm-8pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided!
For more details, visit www.asmporegon.org.
The grounds of Sunbow Farm, Corvallis, OR
A long term project of mine is to capture, connect and learn about the fundamentals of mindful agriculture and clean products. It is my goal to use my photography as instruments to provide documentation of sustainable practices to the public.
Most recently, I had the gracious opportunity to explore Sunbow Farm, founder of the Oregon Tilth, which is located just outside of Corvallis, OR. Harry and Cheri were wonderful hosts and I will not forget my time there. Harry gave me a full tour of the farm and described his personal processes of maintaining acres of food for the community. Needless to say, I was blown away. As a child of consumerism I was not exposed to the organic process or the relationship to the dirt/earth, for me it came in a box and I didn’t know anything different.
For years I have been learning about how food is grown and harvested outside of the boxes I’ve to consumed. This was my first time on an organically maintained farm, I was at the source of my project.
With an abundance of sunshine,
Erica
http://www.sunbowfarm.org/
Sunbow Farm, Corvallis, OR
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Angles and Shadows, SW Broadway Storefront
Location: Southwest Downtown Portland, OR
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