In Man on the Land, Tyler Stoll reimagines iconic land artist Robert Smithson’s Mirror Displacements, swapping the mirrors with homemade cardboard cutouts of John Travolta as Danny Zuko from the 1978 musical film Grease. Installed and photographed during a residency at the Ucross Foundation, a working cattle ranch on the High Plains of Wyoming, these works poke fun at romantic narratives of The American West, “Finding Yourself in Nature,” and the (typically masculine) fascination with placing large rectangular things in the landscape.
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Well Well Projects is situated in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Functioning as an artist-member gallery, we exhibit contemporary art and support…artists. Our core mission is to act as a launchpad for artists, providing gallery representation, a platform for showcasing artworks, curated exhibitions, and innovative arts-focused programming.
We are a vibrant hub for artists and visitors in the Pacific Northwest and extend our reach beyond the region through open calls and diverse exhibition opportunities.
Central to our values is the establishment of an inclusive culture that upholds the rights, safety, dignity, and worth of every individual. Our commitment is to create a space that challenges systemic inequalities such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, sexism, classism, and other forms of discrimination.
Meet our Directors: John Whitten, Katherine Spinella, and Claire Frances Spaulding guiding the vision and direction of Well Well Projects. Together, we cultivate an environment that nurtures and supports the growth of artists we exhibit and represent.
Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 5 to 8 pm for the opening receptions of new exhibitions. Our gallery is open to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 5 pm. For inquiries, contact us at hello@wellwellprojects.com.