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Uncommon Threads: New Works by Mar Goman

Uncommon Threads: New Works by Mar Goman

A recently arrived batch of new books from the ever-awesome Mar Goman has me all jazzed up. Many of you will remember Mar from her two solo shows at 23 Sandy Gallery. Artist books are just a small segment of her prolific artistic output.
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Artist Book Tease: 5 New Books by Mar Goman!

Artist Book Tease: 5 New Books by Mar Goman!

I get the best mail. Five new books and a fun selfie card from the ever-awesome Mar Goman. Her new books will be up on the web site later this week—IF her very favorite collector doesn't snap them all up quick.
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New Works in the Gallery by Mar Goman

New Works in the Gallery by Mar Goman

Great news! Mar Goman recently delivered a boat load of of new art. Stop by soon to check out her new small wall pieces, paintings, tag art and artist books. Mar is a crowd favorite here at 23 Sandy and across Portland.
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"I caught the darkness from drinking from your cup."

"I caught the darkness from drinking from your cup."

That just happens to be one of the most popular lines from Mar's book titled, Tell Me Again. Several people visiting the gallery have commented on it. This, and many of the lines in Mar's new works in this show are from the new Leonard Cohen album, which Mar listened to over and over again while creating the stunning group of artist books featured in the gallery right now.
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Mark you calendar and tune your dial!

Mark you calendar and tune your dial!

Mar Goman will be interviewed by Kathleen Stevenson on Eva Lake's art radio show called Art Focus. Tuesday, June 12, 11:30 a. m.
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First Friday Reception for Mar Goman

First Friday Reception for Mar Goman

First Friday is This Week! Friday, June 1, 2012, 5:00-8:00 p. m. This is a great chance to get to know the fascinating person behind the art.
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You're Invited!

You're Invited!

Artist on Site: Mar Goman Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:00 - 6:00 p. m. Please join us for a very special event this Saturday when Mar Goman will be in the gallery all day.
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Now Showing! Mar Goman: INTROspective

Now Showing! Mar Goman: INTROspective

We are very excited to present a second solo show, titled INTROspective, for local artist Mar Goman. This talented multiple-media artist will present a series of unique artist books as well as other work related to books and text. The show will include drawings, paintings, and collages using pages from found books as a surface as well as three-dimensional pieces using book pages and other text.
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