Outer Voice is so pleased to present Qi You's Exhibition “American Standard” Feb 4-17, 2024

And don’t miss a discussion of the show and a performance workshop “Blockwalking”
with Qi You on Sunday Feb 4! 1-3pm . Please join us!

(And wear two different shoes on Feb 4:))

Details below.

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The Year of the Dragon 2024: The American Standard*

An exhibition in celebration from Feb 4-17, 2024

Outer Voice
Studio 4 at Oregon Contemporary
8371 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217


Open hours:
Sun Feb 4 1-5 pm
Sat Feb 10 1-5pm (-10pm)
Sun Feb 11 1-5pm
Sat Feb 17 1-5pm
by appointment for the rest of the time

(message @qi_you__ on instagram for appointment)

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Special Event
Sun Feb 4 1pm-3pm, Outdoor workshop "Blockwalking", and discussion of the show.

Please wear different shoes for each foot for attending the Blockwalking workshop.

See staff at the entrance desk to direct you to the event.
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“I have a memory of being in the bathroom of the US embassy in Beijing years ago. I recalled the familiarity of just being away from the US for a few months: the comfortableness seemed to carpet the room. There was abundant toilet paper and stocked up seat covers. The American Standard logo in blue ink on the shiny white porcelain completely caught my eyes, as it was welcoming me back already. How sweet they detailed the bathroom for reminding people of a sense of home.


Years later I still get this cozy feeling when there is seat cover provided inside the bathroom. Removed from the social reality space to the brief but immersive self check-in. I glimpse the American Standard logo sometimes along with new struggles, that feeling never has been fully gloomy though. Placing the seat covers down accompanied with my growing awareness becomes such a little ritual. "
- Qi You


*Made in China and the USA as one place in our hearts.