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Ivan Bridges (b. 1984, Portland, OR) presents a body of work that explores the psychological resonance of concealed memories. Working in watercolor and oil on paper and raw canvas, he draws on found imagery from cult cinema, fetish culture, and vintage photography, translating internal drives into expressive, often minimal gestures. Through loose, delicate strokes and a disciplined economy of marks, Bridges addresses themes of desire, fear, and control. Reflecting on his pr

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By MIEKE MARPLE July 25, 2025 It takes a lot for a painting show to stir me. I’ve seen too many over the course of 20 years. Which is...