Julian V.L. Gaines
Samantha Wall (b. 1977)
Taste in the Air, 2023
conté crayon, charcoal, and ink on Dura-Lar
31.25 x 82.5 inches framed
Framed: 31.25h x 82.50w in
Samantha Wall (b. 1977)
I dragged them across the ocean with me (No. 1), 2023
conté crayon, charcoal, and ink on Dura-Lar
31.25 x 41.25 inches framed
Framed: 31.25h x 41.25w in
Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe
Observe (Self Study), 2023
oil and acrylic on wood panel
36 x 36 inches
Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe
Look Over (Self Study II), 2023
oil and acrylic on wood panel
36 x 36 inches
Julian V.L. Gaines
Racism, A Broken Record of Truth., 2023
acrylic on clayboard
11 x 14 inches
Julian V.L. Gaines
Will you shuck and jive 2 stay alive?, 2023
acrylic on clayboard
11 x 14 inches
Julian V.L. Gaines
Half Assed Compassion Picnic!, 2023
acrylic on clayboard
11 x 14 inches
Julian V.L. Gaines
No False Friends, 2023
acrylic on clayboard
20 x 16 inches
Lisa Jarrett
Migration Studies, Beauty Supply (No. 55, Yellow twist comb with cowries and #4 Kinky Bulk), 2022
limited edition pigment print
49 x 36 inches unframed
Edition of 20
Lisa Jarrett
Migration Studies, Beauty Supply (No. 59, Pink glitz bonnet with animal print edge comb and headscarf), 2022
limited edition pigment print
49 x 36 inches unframed
Edition of 20
Lisa Jarrett
Migration Studies, Beauty Supply (No. 58, Pink animal print bonnet and animal print rattail combs), 2022
limited edition pigment print
49 x 36 inches unframed
Edition of 20
Lisa Jarrett
Migration Studies, Beauty Supply (No. 57, Blue polka dot shower cap and animal print headscarf), 2022
limited edition pigment print
49 x 36 inches unframed
Edition of 20
Intisar Abioto
Sight Film, by Kalimah Abioto, Portland, Oregon, 2017
digital pigment print
10 x 8 inches framed
Intisar Abioto
Flyaway. Portland Protest, MLK & Freemont, Portland, Oregon, 2020
digital pigment print
8 x 10 inches framed
Intisar Abioto
Midnite Abioto in Living Color, Portland, Oregon, 2021
digital pigment print
8 x 10 inches framed
Intisar Abioto
Desire Marea, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2016
digital pigment print
8 x 10 inches framed
The Russo Lee Gallery is pleased to present But, why are you here? This exhibition, in recognition of Juneteenth, is a celebration of diversity and inclusivity through art. In featuring the works of Intisar Abioto, Julian V.L. Gaines, Lisa Jarrett, Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe, and Samantha Wall, Russo Lee Gallery is committed to providing an opportunity for these extraordinary artists to share experiences and perspectives as Black artists working and living in Oregon.
Collectively, the artists determined what works they will exhibit. Various small and large-scale pieces will be on view, in a number of mediums, from oil and acrylic on canvas to photography and limited- edition prints. As part of the exhibition, there will be a catalog available featuring a conversation among the artists and an essay by Dr. Kiara Hill, visiting Assistant Professor of Art History at Portland State University.
