Adam Keller and Stephanie Simek of Rererato

Rererato

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[Interview conducted by Cyrus Smith]

Adam Keller and Stephanie Simek, sometimes known as "baby bird," are the brains behind Rererato, an experimental music and art venue in NE Portland. Housed in a former Hare Krishna temple, Rererato has been the home to experimental music and art experiences of all kinds since opening their doors in the summer of 2007.

Zefrey Throwell

Zefrey Throwell

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[Interview conducted by Cyrus Smith]

Zefrey Throwell is an artist living and working in New York City.
Investigating honest communication, in all the varied plumage, is his aim. Working with video, radio and painting, he is exploring the connecting points and underpinnings of social discourse.

He is a member of two collectives, Red76 and Thin Ice Collective. He loves them both equally and won't be pressured into picking a favorite.

Zefrey works with Gallery 138 in New York and is a regular contributing member to Art Radio WPS1 (PS1 Contemporary Art Center).

Dan Attoe

Dan Attoe

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A native of the rural Pacific Northwest, Dan Attoe now lives and works in Washougal, Washington, just outside of Portland, Oregon. Attoe's paintings, drawing, installation and neon show internationally including exhibitions for Peres Projects in Los Angeles and Berlin, Vilma Gold in London, Western Exhibitions in Chicago, MUSAC in Leon, Spain, and most recently as part of the Contemporary Northwest Art Awards at the Portland Art Museum, which will remain on display through the 14th of September. Attoe will also be collaborating on a project called Paintallica for the 2008 Time Based Arts festival, organized by Portland Institute for Contemporary Art.