“You are Not a Robot” takes a positive, humorous, honest, and unflinching look at ourselves as humans.
This exhibit examines humanity’s emotional logical, bringing together artwork and projects that reflect the familiar complexities of life; asking questions with no definitive answer. As we bravely navigate our daily lives, we are keenly aware of the risks we take. Still, we venture forth with optimism that we will make the best decisions we can based on information from our complex personal and social experiences. Our logical calculations include the incalculable, such as emotions, beliefs, ethics, traumas, joys, love, legacy, loyalty, and longing. All personal truths are valid, as chance has brought us together in this moment from our different paths. “You are Not a Robot” is an exhibition focused on examining trust in one’s perception and building a dialogue towards broader understanding and inclusivity.
Artists: Jen Brown, Elise Azam Mravunac, Alan Rose, Cayla Skillin-Brauchle, Quire, Ken Eklund, Austin Fields, Barbara Martin, Carissa Burkett, Karly Villaseñor, Don Hudgins, Tim Timmerman, Audra Harley, Brianna Lewis, Annie Bunch, Michelle L. Purvis, Paul Silas Trapp, Lawrence Short, Devin James & Milena Matic.
If you are interested in purchasing artwork from this exhibition send an email to tjwilson@artinoregon.org and we will connect you directly with the artist.
Jen Brown
Rank Theory
Oil on canvas
2020
Jen Brown
The Allegory of Post Truth
Oil on canvas
42″ x 46″
2017
Elise Azam Mravunac
This Way
Oil on panel
18’’ x 24’’
2008
$900
Elise Azam Mravunac
You’re doing it wrong
Acrylic and oil on canvas
24” x 36’’
2008
$900
Alan Rose
Opening Conclusions
Acrylic on canvas
24″ x32″
$900
Alan Rose
There May Be Secrets
Acrylic on canvas
24″ x 32″
$900
Alan Rose
The Over Examined Life
Acrylic on Canvas
18″ x 36″
$850
Cayla Skillin-Brauchle
Locating
2019-ongoing
My project, Locating, draws inspiration from data, geography, and an urgency to combat feelings of estrangement born out of our current social and political environment. Included in this exhibition is photographic evidence of a performance titled Wave and two drawings, Suspension and From the Bottom of the Top. The drawings are part of a larger series I call Maps for the Future (things we need to practice). These drawings meditate on concepts such as congregation, porousness, gravity, ascension, proximity, dismantling, and observation. Questions central to this project include: What kinds of skill sets or mindsets do we need to practice to build a more just and equitable future? How can the study of natural systems (e.g. mycology, the flow of water, viruses or survival tactics of insects) inform paths towards human cooperation? How can sensation be practiced as a tool for personal growth?
Quire
Religion
Acrylic on canvas, drawing on vellum, embroidery, glass paint, plexiglass, LED lights mounted on custom wood structure
2015
$3500
Quire
Gender
Acrylic on canvas, drawing on vellum, embroidery, glass paint, plexiglass, LED lights mounted on custom wood structure
2015
$3500
Ken Eklund
Oregon 2044
Interactive wooden game
2020
Ken Eklund
Fracture/Connect (COVID-19)
Interactive wooden game
2020
Austin Fields
Altermound
Acrylic on Bristol
16″ x 20″
2019
$308
Austin Fields
Haenyo
Acrylic on Canvas
11″x14″
2019
$245
Austin Fields
Tyrannus
Acrylic on bristol
11″x14″
2019
$301
Barbara Martin
Mirror Mirror
Acrylic, oil pastel and pencil 24″x16″
2016
$500
Barbara Martin
Us ‘n’ Them
Acrylic
30″x40″
2016
$1000
Carissa Burkett
“I am not a machine I am not a machine I am not a machine”
Acorn caps & glue
Site specific installation
2020
NFS
Karly Villaseñor
“Relax”
Mixed Media
30″ x 31″ x 3″
2019
$220
Karly Villaseñor
“Nooks & Crannies”
Mixed Media
38″ x 24″ x 2″
2019
$180.00
Don Hudgins Sweet Dreams #3
Ink & acrylic on paper
12″ x 18″
2019
$800
Tim Timmerman
Prophet
Watercolor, gouache, micron pen, colored pencil and collage on paper
7”x5”
2019
$400
Audra Harley
Wide Open
Acrylic on Canvas
20″x24″
2018
$925
Brianna Lewis
Illuminate
Oil on canvas
24×36″
2020
$315
Annie Bunch
Cornucopia
Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper
12″x 9″
2020
$170
Michelle L. Purvis
Our Place Together
Acrylic, graphite on canvas 20″x16″
2020
$700
Paul Silas Trapp
Shadow City
Acrylic on Panel
20″x 29″
2016
$754
Lawrence Short
Sea, Sand, Sky
Acrylic on canvas
40″ x30″
2019
$795
Roboticism
Multi-media Video
2019
Thank you for visiting the exhibit You are Not a Robot.
Curated by: Owen Premore and Tammy Jo Wilson.
This exhibit was previously scheduled for June 2020 as part of the Lakewood Festival for the Arts in Portland, OR, but had to be moved online due covid-19.