A Preservation of Character by Megan Sinclair

August 6-September 28
Opening Reception- First Thursday, August 7th, 5-9pm

[things/found] Atelier
1704 NW Johnson Street
Portland, 97209
(503) 512-9719
www.thingsfoundatelier.com

Wednesday, August 6 – 12-7pm
Thursday, August 7 – 4-9pm
Friday, August 8 – 11am-4pm
Closed August 9-15
Saturday, August 16 12pm-7pm
Sunday, August 17 12pm-7pm
August 18 and beyond, we’ll be open
Thursday-Friday-Saturday 12pm to 7pm

A Preservation of Character

An exhibition of black/white analogue photography by Megan Sinclair

Portland, Oregon— A Preservation of Character will be the grand opening exhibition at NW Portland’s newest gallery space, [things/found] Atelier. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artist on First Thursday, August 7th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“I long to see the world as I once did. I long to feel the world as I once did.

In A Preservation of Character, I use the act of removal to incite vulnerability. I remove my clothing, a physical layer of protection. I remove the hair from my head, a totem of gender. I attempt to let go of protective behavior, expression, and thought. What I feel shields me from danger in the outside world has become a part of who I present myself as.

Here, I am neighbored only by textures, shapes, and light, leaving me to observe and interact with myself. Who am I without these defenses?

This is an exercise in honesty, and a longing for innocence. These are intimate moments of self-reflection, and are presented to the viewer out of a need to share unguarded experience.”

Megan Sinclair is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in analogue self-portrait photography that delves into the interconnectedness of body, mind, and environment. Through her work, she uses vulnerability and image making as tools for processing and navigating personal trauma. Megan constructs in-home sets, curating intimate spaces where distractions are minimized and self-expression feels safe.

A 2020 graduate of California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Megan’s projects have since been showcased internationally. Her work communicates emotional narratives and invites viewers into a dialogue about resilience. She currently resides in Oregon, where she continues to create work that encourages a more open conversation of the human experience.

www.megansinclair.com

[things/found] Atelier is half art gallery and half art/vintage store attached to the studio for local Portland artist, Angel O’Brien. The gallery and store are open Thursday through Saturday noon-7pm, as well as by appointment or whimsy.