Desire Lines
Never Coffee | May 17th – July 16th
537 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Curated by Morgan Rosskopf
Never Coffee Lab Southwest was one of the first places I saw art when I moved to Portland nearly six years ago. Intrigued by their curatorial practice and process, I always find their shows a beautiful addition to the shop’s stunning design. Elizabeth Arzani’s Desire Lines features works on paper and ceramic pieces. The exhibition explores constructing narratives from personal moments of curiosity and humor to create works that the artist describes as “maps.” The works made me think of how life’s processes turn into maps themselves, sparking contemplation about the physical form of my own existence.
Christine Miller, Variable West, Cliff Notes