Portraits and Figures
On view Online February 7 - March 6, 2025
On view in the OSA Gallery
February 6 - 27, 2025​
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Visit the OSA Gallery
2185 SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97205
Monday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM and Saturday 1 – 4 PM
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The Gallery at OSA is excited to announce Portraits and Figures! This exhibition aims to showcase the wide range of experimental forms, compositions, and subjects featured in contemporary depictions of the figure. Since ancient times, artists have attempted to capture the aura, humor, and beauty of humanity through representational, abstract, and anatomical art. The figure remains one of the most challenging and rewarding subjects to represent in both form and concept.
Richard Ferguson judged this exhibition.
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Artwork in the show is available for purchase through this website or the Gallery unless marked "not for sale" or "out of stock".
If you are out of town and need your purchased artwork shipped, prices do not include shipping or handling.
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Questions? Email info@ostartists.org or call 503-228-0706. See current Calls to Artists from OSA​.
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Award Winners
Drawing
Charcoal, colored pencil, conte crayon, graphite, pastel, pen and ink
Mixed Media
Digital art, mixed media, photography
Richard
Ferguson
About Richard
Richard, a former illustrator and graphic designer, now dedicates himself full-time to figurative painting and drawing. Primarily working in oil, pencil, and charcoal, he occasionally explores pastel, watercolor, and sculpture. His work often focuses on the human figure, though he also creates still life and landscapes. Combining realism with surreal elements, Richard’s art invites viewers to look beyond the surface, using dynamic compositions and symbolism to provoke deeper reflection. His pieces blend influences from art history while capturing timeless, universal expressions that encourage interpretation and inner dialogue.