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Self Portraits after Eyes of the Storm

Dec 5, 2024
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Schnitzer Sculpture Court
General accessibility

Play with emotions and expressions and create your own photographic portrait inspired by Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. With teaching artists Kawika Kalama and Julie Keefe. Take a camera and a prompt from artists, play with light, perspective and self image, and print it on site at a photo printer to take home.

Julie Keefe is a community-based fine artist who uses photography, personal narratives, and conversation to create connections that strengthen individuals and communities. Her public art projects include Hello Neighbor, Boise Voices, the Ask the Question Project, the Regional Equity Atlas 2.0, Talk to Strangers, and Messages To A President. She frequently collaborates with institutions, youth programs, municipalities, and arts organizations to create public projects.

Kawika Kalama is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), Filipino, and Chinese multidisciplinary teaching artist. Their work explores how we are connected to our communities, cultures, and food systems, empowering students to embrace their histories and perpetuate traditional ways of being. Kawika’s primary mediums are photography, cooking, and jewelry.