Tenez: Tennis-Themed Group Exhibition Opens in Portland as Part of Art + Sport Initiative
In Portland, a new group exhibition named Tenez is currently showcased as part of the citywide Art + Sport initiative, focusing on tennis. This exhibition delves into the dynamics of matches, the court, and the psychological aspects of the game, utilizing various mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, documentary film, and graphic novels. Featured artist Dan Attoe (b. 1975, Bremerton, WA; resides in Washougal, WA) presents cinematic paintings that contrast breathtaking landscapes—grand mountains, towering trees, and waterfalls—with trivial human actions, challenging nature's grandeur. For Tenez, Attoe sets a dramatically lit court scene featuring two young girls skateboarding, inspired by his daughters who picked up the sport during the pandemic. The exhibition will be open until August 29, 2026.
Key facts
- Tenez is a group exhibition in Portland, Oregon, focusing on tennis.
- The exhibition is part of Portland's citywide Art + Sport initiative.
- It features drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, documentary film, and graphic novels.
- Dan Attoe is one of the participating artists.
- Attoe's work for Tenez depicts a dramatically lit tennis court with two girls skateboarding.
- The girls are a nod to Attoe's daughters, who learned to skateboard during the pandemic.
- The exhibition runs through August 29, 2026.
- The title 'Tenez' is French for 'take this' and is the etymological root of tennis.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Attoe
Institutions
- Art + Sport
- Adams and Ollman
Locations
- Portland
- United States
- Bremerton
- Washougal
- Washington