SHARITA TOWNE
July 29 - October 1, 2016
c3:initiative is pleased to host artist Sharita Towne as a studio resident while she prepares for her exhibition, Our City in Stereo, at Newspace Center for Photography.
See public program listings below.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Our City in Stereo uses the old medium of stereographs to investigate what’s happening on the ground in what’s been called the most gentrified city of the century—Portland. Stereo views, an early form of three-dimensional photography, gave viewers a sense of “being there” in a photograph. Our City in Stereo looks to use that sense of depth and “being there” as an entry point to figurative depths. Photographs will include contentious sites of Portland displacement and a spectrum of portraits of those who have been displaced from gentrification to those that believe it does not exist. The project will rely heavily on community collaboration and site-specific conversation.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Our past burdens give shape to what worlds we may build, now and in the future. As an artist Sharita Towne‘s interests lie in unpacking these inherited struggles, in understanding the mold they imprint on our present selves, and in affording collective catharsis. With this in mind, through collaboration, research, education, stereo-photography, printmaking, bookmaking, video, and socially engaged art projects, Towne has pursued work at concentration camp memorials in Germany, at Saharawi Refugee camps in Algeria, in Brazil, Chile, Spain, Palestine, gentrifying cities like Portland, OR, in schools, print shops, museums, neighborhoods, and within her own family.
ABOUT NEWSPACE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Newspace connects and inspires people by offering an accessible place to create, learn, and engage in the evolution of the image. Newspace’s exhibition program explores the diverse ways in which artists create images and the topics they investigate, and further serves as a platform for discussion. With our programs, Newspace strongly advocates that the image is uniquely positioned to reflect, communicate, teach, propose, and challenge the state of our culture and surroundings.
Our City in Stereo uses the old medium of stereographs to investigate what’s happening on the ground in what’s been called the most gentrified city of the century—Portland. Stereo views, an early form of three-dimensional photography, gave viewers a sense of “being there” in a photograph. Our City in Stereo looks to use that sense of depth and “being there” as an entry point to figurative depths. Photographs will include contentious sites of Portland displacement and a spectrum of portraits of those who have been displaced from gentrification to those that believe it does not exist. The project will rely heavily on community collaboration and site-specific conversation.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Our past burdens give shape to what worlds we may build, now and in the future. As an artist Sharita Towne‘s interests lie in unpacking these inherited struggles, in understanding the mold they imprint on our present selves, and in affording collective catharsis. With this in mind, through collaboration, research, education, stereo-photography, printmaking, bookmaking, video, and socially engaged art projects, Towne has pursued work at concentration camp memorials in Germany, at Saharawi Refugee camps in Algeria, in Brazil, Chile, Spain, Palestine, gentrifying cities like Portland, OR, in schools, print shops, museums, neighborhoods, and within her own family.
ABOUT NEWSPACE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Newspace connects and inspires people by offering an accessible place to create, learn, and engage in the evolution of the image. Newspace’s exhibition program explores the diverse ways in which artists create images and the topics they investigate, and further serves as a platform for discussion. With our programs, Newspace strongly advocates that the image is uniquely positioned to reflect, communicate, teach, propose, and challenge the state of our culture and surroundings.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
THE PAALF PEOPLE'S PLAN KALEIDOSCOPE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
March 2, 7–8:30pm
GENTRIFICATION IS WEIRD!
March 19, 7–8:30pm
THE PAALF PEOPLE'S PLAN RELEASE AND REVISITING
May 19, 7–9pm
at the Center for Intercultural Organizing | 700 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
OUR CITY IN STEREO: EASTSIDE
August 27, 7 –10pm
at the Rosewood Initiative | 16126 SE Stark St
OUR CITY IN STEREO
July 29 – October 1, 2016
at Newspace Center for Photography | 1632 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Opening Reception: Friday, August 5, 6 – 9pm
March 2, 7–8:30pm
GENTRIFICATION IS WEIRD!
March 19, 7–8:30pm
THE PAALF PEOPLE'S PLAN RELEASE AND REVISITING
May 19, 7–9pm
at the Center for Intercultural Organizing | 700 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
OUR CITY IN STEREO: EASTSIDE
August 27, 7 –10pm
at the Rosewood Initiative | 16126 SE Stark St
OUR CITY IN STEREO
July 29 – October 1, 2016
at Newspace Center for Photography | 1632 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Opening Reception: Friday, August 5, 6 – 9pm
PROGRAM PARTNERS
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