Blog entries from Blaine Fontana

PDX print show @ 19TEN gallery tonight(March 6th)

blaine@blainefontana.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:03:00 +0100

We have installed a real treat for portland print hounds and art addicts. Mark Searcy, respected curator, designer and co founder of art prostitute along with Society 6, have created a beautiful print collection that is inspired by portland. Local and InteRead More...

New Massive Attack Video - "Splitting the Atom"

blaine@blainefontana.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:30:00 +0100

Massive Attack-Splitting the Atom-directed by Edouard Salier from edouard salier on Vimeo.

For me its just been way to long since a new massive attack album. Their "Heligoland" demonstrates a ton of creative growth, and yet still gives a nod to their older work, respectively. This video, directed by Edouard Salier, is simply stunning. I feel the band's integrity choosing progressive directors and very unique video direction/concept just makes this band that much better, and Read More...

Feb 6th Opening featuring Dan Ness @ 19TEN

blaine@blainefontana.com — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:17:00 +0100

19TEN is Overlooks only gallery featuring Portland's brightest and youngest talents. Come join us for the reception featuring the work of Portland artist, Dan Ness.

Curated by Blaine Fontana, a full time artist and designer who resides in Overlook Village/Portland OR

1910 N Killingsworth
Portland, OR 97217
503.954.3322
6pm - 9pm
Artists reception:
Saturday 6 - 9 pm Feb 6th

*New Deal Distillery will be providing cocktails

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Ltd Edition silk screen prints, 3 versions, hand finishednow available

blaine@blainefontana.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:54:00 +0100

A project like this has been on my to do list for a long time. Now having completed it, I'm sure to be doing some more in the future. I simply am really stunned by the quality and very proud to offer these screen prints. A lot of love and details were put into these, especially the hand finished series. There are 3 unique editions each with different colors. Print 1 is ONLY the screens, 17 ltd. editions,$150. Print 2 has a hand finished washed acrylic background, 7 ltd. editions, $200. Finally, Read More...

19TEN: Presenting the art of Jesse Reno

blaine@blainefontana.com — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:09:00 +0100

19TEN is Overlooks only gallery featuring Portland's brightest and youngest talents. Come join us for the reception featuring the work of portland artist, Jesse Reno.

Curated by Blaine Fontana

1910 N Killingsworth
Portland, OR 97217

Inaugural Opening Curating @ 19TEN Portland, OR

blaine@blainefontana.com — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:41:00 +0100

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PDX group show at UPPER PLAYGROUND "PIONEERS"

blaine@blainefontana.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:08:00 +0100

via pdx art zine

Upper Playground in Association with FIFTY 24PDX Gallery present:
“Pioneers” The Portland Group Show

FIFTY 24PDX Gallery presents to you a group show for the months of December and January featuring some of the best visuRead More...

Print Release "The Avant Garden of Midnight Marauders"

blaine@blainefontana.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"This has been considered by many to be one of Blaine's most loved pieces. A favorite of his also, he has decided to release 2 limited edition sizes. 18" x 24" ltd edition of 100 @$150 and 24" x 40" ltd edition of 50 @$300 each."

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Co-Curator at the ANNEX in Portland, OR

blaine@blainefontana.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:53:00 +0100

My wife and I have recently been asked to be the co-curators of the new extension of The Hop and Vine Art/Wine bar in Portland, OR. The ANNEX, a private event space that will also be hosting monthly art openings on the first saturday of every month in North Portland. The Annex will focus on showing local contemporary artists in varied mediums and genre's. The innaguration/open house will be held on December 6th from 12pm - 10pm. The artists reception will be held from 5 - 9 pm. We will launcRead More...

MY NAME IS article from europe

blaine@blainefontana.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:19:00 +0100

this is a little late, but better i post this than not. MY NAME IS did a very flattering interview/feature on my art, and i was lucky enough to also get the cover. this publication is more book than magazine. european publishing and culture is a decade ahead of us here in the states. a quarterly "mag" thats an 1" thick featuring contemporary artists from "the movement" i was honored by their 20 page feature and being in company of several other visionaries.

24" x 24"
acrylic on board