The Twombly House

What defines northwest modern art and design?

Is it the rich natural environment that inspires, is it the eclectic sense of design that mixes without pretension or is it the creative class of individuals that flow into this region bringing fresh ideas and energy to the Pacific Northwest?

Waves; Installation.  Living Room

THE TWOMBLY HOUSE : 4449 SW Twombly St., Portland, Oregon
MEDIA PREVIEW (RSVP): Thurs, October 14, 4–8 p.m.
OPEN FOR VIEWING TO THE PUBLIC BY OWNERS: October 16, 4 - 9 p.m

     

NW Modern Home, Portland OR

THE TWOMBLY HOUSE : 4449 SW Twombly St., Portland, Oregon

MEDIA PREVIEW (RSVP): Thurs, October 14, 4–8 p.m.

OPEN FOR VIEWING TO THE PUBLIC BY OWNERS : October 16,

4 - 9 p.m.

This 1950‘s ranch-style home which has been appropriately renovated into a contemporary dwelling; this project demonstrates the idea that art and design can be accessible and coexist in a daily living situation. The home entails a complete spectrum of the finest collections - fine art, product design and home décor. This home renovation aims to bring together a vision of modern art and design that reflects the unique spirit of place in the Pacific Northwest.

A symbiotic talent; the first - an art for finding amazing vintage to modern dwellings. The latter-having the full credentials of a fine arts & design background with a rich work history. This marriage of worlds channels the ingenious potential of a way to display both art & design in a modern living setting for the Pacific Northwest.

ALICIA JOHNSON:  Fine Arts Curator

Alicia Blue Gallery is an online contemporary art gallery and production company founded by curator and producer Alicia Johnson and filmmaker Cooper Johnson.  They represent a balanced integration of emerging and mid-career level artists offering them favorable circumstances for promotional and creative maturity. 

http://aliciabluegallery.com/

BLOOM

Katherine Dube 2010

Bloom

Ceramic Tile Wall Installation

4 x 4'

Los Angeles, California

Bloom is a tile based wall installation.  Each tile 'bloom' is unique; having a natural movement and motion to each tile.  

The 'bloom' on each tile consists of thousands of single strands of extruded clay... hand attached. The variation of bloom is therefore naturally altered, depending upon flow and flux of the attachments.  

The glaze is brushed on, with multiple glaze coats prior to the final firing.  Brushing the glaze ensures the individual blooms are enhanced; having the glaze body complement the individual attachments within the bloom collective.

Bloom
Ceramic Tile Installation
4 x4'
Katherine Dube 2010

Bloom
Ceramic Tile Installation
Detail Image 1
4 x4'
Katherine Dube 2010

Bloom
Ceramic Tile Installation
Detail Image 2
4 x4'
Katherine Dube 2010

katherinedube.com

WAVES

Waves

Ceramic Wall Installation

8' x 4'

Los Angeles County, California

Waves installation is a new series incorporating rows of ceramic vertical strips alternating against bare space. The overall composition continues to dissipate down the wall.

Each strip is individually rolled, cut and altered; then glaze fired. Each piece is individually attached on site.

Waves
Detail 1
Katherine Dube 2010

Waves
Detail 2
Katherine Dube 2010

katherine@katherinedube.com

Interior Design; Fine Art Ceramic Installations

Wall Installation. 4 x 3' Los Angeles, CA

white earthenware, hand-built
Katherine Dube 2000-2010 ©

Katherine Dube's sculptural installations include wall compositions, in which individual pieces are installed directly onto walls and other architectural elements; and unique free standing sculptures and functional vessels for hospitality, commercial, and residential spaces. All artwork is individually handcrafted and may be used for either sculptural or functional pieces. Custom designs can also be created for specific locations.

katherine@katherinedube.com