Two fantastic shows are opening Thursday Oct. 2 on the west coast. First off, in San Francisco over at Rare Device they have artist, Sarajo Frieden who in this exhibit explores our metaphorical resonance with getting lost.

Let's Get Lost: New Work by Sarajo Frieden
Exhibition dates: October 2, 2008 – November 8, 2008;
Reception date: October 2, 7 - 9 pm
Rare Device
1845 Market Street between Valencia and Guerrero Streets
San Francisco, CA.

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Secondly, the next one takes us to Portland, Oregon to The Grassy Knoll Gallery and new works by animation and graffiti artist, Ward Jenkins. The show is titled "b-boy" a tribute to the early boogie boys of the Bronx, the original poppin’ & lockin’ dancers who kept the parties live back in the day, back when hip-hop was in its golden, embryonic stage. Using various ‘lo-fi’ materials and surfaces, such as found cardboard, wood, and linoleum, Ward harks back to the essence of the early ingenuity and innovation of hip hop.

b-boy by Ward Jenkins
Exhibition Dates: October - November, 2008
Artist Reception :Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
6-9 PM, free, open to the public

Breakdancing Performance // 7-9 PM featuring:
Randm-1, Impulse, and Skywalker of Portland’s
Moon Patrol Crew and guest DJ Computer Fam

Grassy Knoll Gallery
123 NW 2nd Avenue, 2nd floor
Portland, OR 97209