To Do in Portland: “Overstock”

Posted by Rob Walker on April 3, 2008
Posted Under: Artists,To Do

Opening tomorrow night at Jáce Gáce, 2045 SE Belmont, Portland, OR: Overstock. To create this installation, the artist maxed a number of credit cards. He plans on returning everything for a refund after the show comes down.

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In the installation, Overstock, Chris Held unites the messages of product marketing and religious practice by creating a monolithic shrine to the modern commodity. Masses of stacked goods ascend skyward towards a peak….

Behind the scenes, Overstock is powered by credit cards and box-store return policies. By taking advantage of offerings such as 0%APR on purchases to obtain goods he’s intent on returning, Held preys on a system of consumer seduction….

Through April 25. Reception April 4, 6 p.m.-Midnight.

Further diversion may be found at MKTG Tumblr, and the Consumed Facebook page.