{"id":16888,"date":"2025-06-19T21:23:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T01:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kolajmagazine.com\/content\/?p=16888"},"modified":"2025-06-19T21:23:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T01:23:58","slug":"the-night-the-ghost-got-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kolajmagazine.com\/content\/content\/collage-exhibitions\/the-night-the-ghost-got-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The Night the Ghost Got In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Lily Livered Cattle<\/em> by Nancy Hiss
24″x24″; mixed media; 2025. Courtesy of the artist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

COLLAGE ON VIEW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night the Ghost Got In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

at Fencework Gallery in Portland, Oregon, USA
2 May-14 September 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Hiss’ collection interprets James Thurber\u2019s short story “The Night the Ghost Got In” and involves integrating absurd characters and situations with realistic-like settings. Drawings are manipulated 3-dimensionally to nest the action. The work is inspired by Johannes Vermeer, Batman comics and graffiti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The works are presented as large format prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tromp Slam Yank Thump <\/em>by Nancy Hiss
24″x24″; mixed media; 2025. Courtesy of the artist. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To distinguish from Thurber\u2019s renowned drawing style, this work collaged toned spatial drawings with a cast of toys, Michelle Obama, a spirit animal, text, vehicles and miscellaneous props.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(text adapted from material provided by the artist)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fencework Gallery<\/strong>
The 800 block of NE 74th Avenue
(just north of NE Glisan)
Portland, Oregon 97213 USA

Hours:
24 Hours (open for viewing from the sidewalk) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAP<\/a> | INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COLLAGE ON VIEW The Night the Ghost Got In at Fencework Gallery in Portland, Oregon, USA2 May-14 September 2025 Nancy Hiss’ collection interprets James Thurber\u2019s short story “The Night the Ghost Got In” and involves integrating absurd characters and situations…<\/p>\n

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