Portland Art Museum Unveils Yinka Ilori's Monumental Asphalt Painting at New Plaza
The Portland Art Museum will mark the inauguration of the Cultural District Plaza on August 8, featuring the unveiling of Yinka Ilori's monumental asphalt painting, "Mountains Full of Blessings." Hundreds of local volunteers contributed to the artwork during a community painting day in July. The opening celebration includes a noon ribbon-cutting ceremony and an artist talk with Ilori. Performances by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest and 45th Parallel Universe will also take place. Admission to the museum will be free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the event, located on Southwest Madison Street in downtown Portland.
Key facts
- The Portland Art Museum celebrates the opening of the Cultural District Plaza on August 8.
- The centerpiece is a monumental asphalt painting titled Mountains Full of Blessings.
- The artwork was designed by Yinka Ilori, MBE, a British-Nigerian artist and designer.
- Hundreds of volunteers painted the artwork during a community painting day in July.
- The August 8 celebration includes a ribbon cutting at noon and an artist talk with Ilori.
- Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest and 45th Parallel Universe will perform at the opening.
- Free museum admission is offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 8.
- The plaza is located on Southwest Madison Street in downtown Portland.
Entities
Artists
- Yinka Ilori
Institutions
- Portland Art Museum
- Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest
- 45th Parallel Universe
Locations
- Portland
- United States