In addition to our exhibit Story As Medicine, there are two exciting events featuring Rick Bartow:
Portland Art Museum's exhibit Storyteller.
Look for the Grand Opening of the revamped Portland Art Museum's Rothko Pavilion on November 20th. The Rick Bartow Trust and several collectors have contributed to the Museum's holdings to bring this show to fruition.His art will occupy three rooms, one of which will run films about Rick on a loop. These will include two of the films the Trust sponsored.
Jeremy Scholar Gallery in London, England, through December 18th.
Karin Clarke Gallery is pleased to present Story as Medicine: The Art of Rick Bartow, a powerful selection of works from the Bartow Trust Collection. The exhibit includes outstanding examples of Bartow’s large-format pastels and graphite drawings as well as a many of his finest drypoint prints on handmade Japanese paper. Most of these pieces showcase his characteristic use of animal imagery (birds such as ravens, hawks, or sparrows, as well as salmon, coyotes, and even a mouse), which often overlaps with human forms or self-portraits. Each exemplifies the unique mark-making and storytelling ability that brought Bartow recognition not only as one of Oregon most significant artists but also as a major leader in contemporary Native American art.
