Society6 Studio / PLYWERK

Pushdot / Plywerk Group Show

Kjell van Zoen (kjell) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:39:27 -0800

Showcased by this group exhibit are two local companies who have similar missions: supporting and promoting artists through exceptional products that rely on attention to detail and a crafted quality that enhances artwork. In this show, we will launch our collaboration of pushdot fine art prints mounted on Plywerk sustainable bamboo panels. The exhibition features eight amazing female artists whose work demonstrates what happens when presentation says it all. The exhibition will be up through February 26th but the opening reception is tomorrow! Come join us for fantastic art, artists, nibbles, cheap beer and mimes. There might not be any mimes there, but we can hope. In the show: Traci French - http://blissfulb.blogspot.com/ Sarah Kamsler - http://www.kamsler.net/ Nicole Linde - http://nicolelinde.com/ Mulysa Melco - http://www.mulysa.org/blog/ Kim Oanh Nguyen - http://photosbykim.com Ann Ploeger - http://www.annploeger.com/ Georgia Stylou - http://georgiastylou.daportfolio.com/ Tatiana Wills - http://www.tatianawills.com/

Matt Hill's Speedy Hands

Piet van Zoen (mynameispiet) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:28:03 -0700

Matt Hill sent us this video of his Cut Paper Art, complete with Plywerk and a cat. Matt also has a show coming up this month in NYC with an opening at Kilmat (77 East 7th Street) on October 16th.

Plywerk loves you

Piet van Zoen (mynameispiet) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:43:11 -0700

We're a small company based in Portland, Oregon. Our mantra? "Sustainable photo mounting & bamboo art panels". But we're more than that really. The main thing is that we love art and we love helping artists... and we love Portland. So that works out quite well really. A lot of our work is done with artists and photographers. All of whom are after an original way to display their work which isn't just mass produced foam board. Machines can't infuse their products with arty love, we can! Every Plywerk is handmade here in Portland by a small group of Plywerkers. We even have Stevie Wonder on repeat in our studio to add that extra bit of loving into each Plywerk panel. So, if you're interested in Plywerk check out our website, check out our flickr with images from other artists using Plywerk and you should definitely apply for our current grant. We're giving the winner 10 6x9 bamboo Plywerk and a bunch of promotion for what ever they end up doing with the panels. Finally, congratulations to Gavin Potenza for winning our last grant. http://gavinpotenza.society6.com/ Love The Plywerkers x http://www.flickr.com/photos/plywerk/sets/

Your art + Plywerk panel = ?

Kjell van Zoen (kjell) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:38:53 -0700

As well as our Plywerk photo mounting service we offer blank Plywerk panels. Lets face it, if your art isn't photography you don't necessarily want to scan it and reproduce it, you want something original to offer. Blank Plywerk panels are perfect for this. You can get a panel in all the usual sizes with or without adhesive and do your own thing with it. We've seen artists getting creative with the panels in different ways and it's great to see and hear about. Here are a few artists who went for Plywerk, DIY style. Check out our flickr page for more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/plywerk/sets/

Karin Grow - painting on blank Plywerk panels

Kjell van Zoen (kjell) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:17:54 -0700

Karen Grow bought some blank Plywerk panels and did these paintings straight onto the wood surface. Love it! http://www.karingrow.etsy.com http://www.karingrow.blogspot.com

Polychromatic150

Piet van Zoen (mynameispiet) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:41:13 -0700

Some images and a video from our kick ass Polychromatic150 show at Albina Press SE, Portland OR.

Polychromatic150 Opening Reception @ Albina Press SE (Portland, OR)

Piet van Zoen (mynameispiet) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:27:16 -0700

Plywerk presents 150 5x5 Plywerk with photography from Kim Nguyen, Kemp Attwood, Traci French and Sean O'Connor arranged in one long wavy polychromatic line making it's way along the wall. Come join us at Albina Press SE, check out the art, meet the artists and enjoy some nibbles and bevvies. The show will be continuing throughout June. Kim Nguyen http://www.photosbykim.com Kemp Attwood http://www.flickr.com/photos/intransient/ Traci French http://blissfulimages.etsy.com Sean O'Conner http://www.freesolophotography.com/ http://www.plywerk.com

Illustrator show OPENING RECEPTION @ Albina Press N (Portland, OR)

Kjell van Zoen (kjell) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:54:16 -0700

Plywerk presents five illustrators whose work we hold dearly. Friday June 5th we're hosting an opening reception for the show at 8pm. Come meet the artists, enjoy their work, drink and be merry. :) The illustrator show will be continuing throughout June and images will be available for purchase online later this week and at the show. At the show: Howell Golson http://www.howellgolson.com Yan Nguyen Alishia Wessler http://www.alishawessler.com Bryan Fleming http://www.brybox.com Ben Voldman http://www.benvoldman.com

Kelsey Nicholson - 'Cut and Dry' show opening

Kjell van Zoen (kjell) — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:24:53 -0700

Traywick Contemporary will be hosting an installation and recent photography on Plywerk by Bay Area artist Kelsey Nicholson (http://kelseynicholson.com). A reception is being held on Sunday, May 31st (3-5pm) but Kelsey's show can be seen by appointment until July 25th. For more info visit: http://www.traywick.com/2009/05/kelsey-nicholson.html Also, keep an eye out for updates on a couple shows we're putting on in Portland (OR) in June.

Plywerk Prodeal Discounts

Piet van Zoen (mynameispiet) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:21:20 -0700

You have an image, you love it, everything in the image does what you like and you wouldn't change it for the world. Then you have to display it. This is where we like to come in. We've developed a unique and elegant way of displaying art and photography without taking anything away from the original image. If you're an artist, photographer or student and you show or sell your work, you qualify for a 20% prodeal discount, with no minimum order and no sign up. And as we build up a partnership, further discounts are available. So go to http://www.plywerk.com and select Prodeal to find out more and order your Plywerk. Also, check out our current grant offer: http://bit.ly/lO3ws (Current at time of posting.) TTVPDX (http://ttvpdx.com) partnered with us in creating their show at the J Cafe in Portland, OR. Unbeknown to us they posted this cool video of the show.

A Brief History In Portland...

Piet van Zoen (mynameispiet) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:44:15 -0700

Plywerk began in the dark, damp recesses of Kim Nguyen's and Kjell van Zoen's basement in Northwest Portland. Kim, a photographer, needing to mount a photo, grabbed a piece of discarded plywood from the aforementioned dark, cold--really just plain dreary--basement and glued a photo to it. A light bulb beamed from atop the self-professed frugal entrepreneur Kjell's head, temporarily blinding his wife Kim. But from that one piece of disposable wood, a sustainable Ma and Pa business was formed. They began selling their modern artisanal and earth friendly wares at local art walks, moving up to the big time of the Portland Saturday Market. There they met like-minded artists and together they succeeded in opening up a co-op shop of their very own called Splurge on Lower Fremont. Since their claustrophobic basement (it was seriously a small basement) beginnings in 2006, Plywerk has grown in size and demand. By adding friend and colleague Johnny Zeigler in 2007, Plywerk continues its desire to branch out to not only fill the demand for their product, but to strengthen their bond with other Portland artists and businesses. They are part of this local economy and know that their growth means the growth of their partners and their community. http://www.plywerk.com