SOUTH WATERFRONT
PORTLAND OREGON

When I hear people talk about the South Waterfront district, the conversations most often center on the “green” nature of the architecture, on the development’s proximity to the river, or on the unique access to public transportation found in the tram and streetcar.   Thus far, all of these aspects of the neighborhood have been well documented photographically, particularly the buildings themselves.   Enter the incredible photographic artist, Christopher Rauschenberg, February’s guest artist in the AiR program.  Chris was much more interested in what and who was inside the towers.  As he puts it, the everyday “living and being” of the place.  We queried residents to see if they would let Chris eddying in their homes for an hour or so in order to let him capture the more human side of the development.  What resulted was 12 invitations and 60+ images now on the walls in the AiR studio.  With several residences and a week still to go, the totality of Chris’ portrait of the inside life of the neighborhood is still emerging.  Below find some samplings from early visits.  Please plan on joining us in the studio - Thursday, Feb. 28th, from 6:30-8p, for the culminating exhibit of Chris’ project - Looking at the South Waterfront.       

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