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My friend, Ben Friedle (@fart4art), is having his first art show on Wednesday, March 4th.
It’s a big deal. Here’s why:
Ben has been painting for years. One of the first paintings he ever did, titled “Ugly Fish”, has hung above my and Jed’s bed ever since the very beginning of our relationship. When I first saw the little monstrosity I knew this guy had something. But, it’s taken like, A DECADE for someone to finally convince him to display his works publicly. Sidenote: When I told Ben that I liked his painting, he was flabbergasted and told me to throw it away. He’s that humble.
Also, Ben isn’t the kind of artist who sits around and waits for the ideas to come to him. He goes out and finds them. Ben and his wife, Christina, use the public library more than anyone I know. They check out all sorts of media: Music albums, movies nobody has ever heard of, books about textiles and books about art and books about places and books about about about… Then they gobble it all up and take it all back and bring home even MORE music and movies and books. These people are like ShamWows for knowledge. What I’m getting at here is that Ben Friedle’s paintings have meaning that has been sought, processed, planned, and painstakingly interwoven into every brush stroke.
So finally it is happening: The Opening. I encourage you to come and see the gorgeous paintings and meet the person behind it all. And meet his amazing and vibrant wife, Christina. And his insane friends, who are too numerous to name. Fun will be had, songs will inevitably be sung, and you’ll be one of the first witnesses to an event that has been a long time in coming. Bring your wallet, too, because you’re going to want to take one of the pieces home with you.
Where:
La Merde Lounge – 301 SE Morrison St.
Portland, Oregon – Get Directions
When:
Wednesday, March 4th 2009 7pm – 10pm
More:
Fart4Art.com
MontagePortland.com
Upcoming.org
Tags: Art Show, Ben Friedle, Fart4Art, Portland
