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North Pole Studio is a progressive art studio based in Portland, OR that provides accessible studio space and professional arts programming for artists with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.

OUR MISSION

North Pole Studio supports careers in the arts, and exists to increase opportunities for artists with autism & I/DD to thrive as active members of the arts community. We foster self-determination and facilitate meaningful connections through total engagement in the arts.

We are proud to present the work of Adolph Bastendorff, Austin Brague, Annie Rose Macer, Doug Wing and James Enos at the 2024 Outsider Art Fair.

North Pole Studio

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Doug Wing (b.1955) is a lifelong artist working across a variety of mediums, most notably photography and paint. Doug creates both at Portland-based supported studio, North Pole Studio and in his home studio in Canby, OR which is a work of art in itself. His studio walls are papered in his photographs of his life experiences and filled with paintings -- even his studio door serves as an ever-evolving work of art.

Doug’s abstract paintings often depict urban areas and are marked by blocks of bold color, deliberate lines, and specific letter combinations. Doug's recent works explore vintage and contemporary cameras through painting, photography, ceramic and found-object sculpture.

Annie Rose Macer (b. 1984)

Annie Rose Macer (b.1984) has an acute interest in pattern-making and innate sense for color. A lifelong artist, Annie Rose developed an understanding of pattern and color as a child by studying and creating intricate mandalas. Her work draws inspiration from the traditional textiles and patterns of Central America, where she is originally from.

Annie Rose's work explores subjects that bring her happiness such as organic materials including flowers, landscapes, animals and different kinds of lines. Her creative practice includes painting and drawing and cut paper collage-work using repurposes paper products such as paint swatches, painted paper, and more. Annie Rose is most well-known for her large-scale "paper quilt" collages which abstract subjects of significance through layers of hand-cut shapes.

North Pole Studio

North Pole Studio

James Enos (b.1987)                                                                  

Prolific, mixed-media writer and illustrator, James Enos (b.1987), creates large-scale, mixed-media books that take place in his self-constructed world known as the “Kid Stuff Universe.”James designs and executes each book from scratch. His extraordinary process includes binding, researching, writing, and hand-drawing illustrations— many of which fold-out and can extend upwards of 275 cm. Each story is first composed through completion on a typewriter, and then illustrated chronologically. His stories weave together to form a collection inspired by his life experiences, picture books adapted from major motion pictures, and pop-culture of the late 80s and early 90s, among others. Through storytelling, James expresses his wry sense of humor, intuitive understanding of plot and syntax, and extensive knowledge of literature and pop culture. James’ recent books include several volumes that are bound together into a single, enormous book.

James is co-represented by Booklyn (Brooklyn, NYC)

Austin Brague (b.1998)

Austin Brague’s (b.1998) art practice is inspired by cities throughout the United States. Working primarily in pen and ink, Austin captures architecture, significant monuments, and innovative transportation systems with a precision that considers details such as the number of windows on a skyscraper and railroad ties on a track.

Austin’s subjects span public and iconic buildings, cityscapes, transportation systems and urban infrastructure. His work intentionally balances photorealism with the artists’ hand, bringing familiarity and softness to the sharp silhouette of cityscapes and industrial equipment. Austin credits his ability to work with such acute focus and attention to detail to his disability. He draws inspiration from artists such as Stephen Wiltshire and others.

North Pole Studio

North Pole Studio

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972) is a prolific Portland-based artist. Working across found objects including old doors and wood panels, paper, stretched canvas, paint, wax pastels and collage, Adolph’s collection includes countless series’ of work, each of which expansively and deeply explores a particular theme. His subjects include fashion drawings of men and women, cities and landscapes, the solar system, and everyday people.

Across subjects, Adolph’s work “attempts to speak a universal language in order to reach as many people from around the world as possible” with the intention to use art to unite diverse people and reveal truth, the “truths that all people and all colors share.” Through art, Adolph’s work “teaches the viewer to look within themselves for direction and to develop and trust their intuition”, to find their voice, and use it to help others.

Available Works from North Pole Studio

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Austin Brague (b. 1985)

53w53, 2023

18 x 24"

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

$1750 (price includes frame)

Austin Brague (b. 1985)

53w53, 2023

18 x 24"

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

$1750 (price includes frame)

Inquire
Austin Brague (b. 1998)

"2nd Avenue Streetscene" 2023-2024

18 x 24

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

SOLD

Austin Brague (b. 1998)

"2nd Avenue Streetscene" 2023-2024

18 x 24

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

SOLD

Inquire
Annie Rose Macer (b. 1984)

Wave Form, 2023

26" x 40"

Handcut found paper collage with Japanese paper samples and construction paper

SOLD

Annie Rose Macer (b. 1984)

Wave Form, 2023

26" x 40"

Handcut found paper collage with Japanese paper samples and construction paper

SOLD

Inquire
Doug Wing (b.1955)

Untitled (vintage camera with pear), 2023

2 x 9 x 12"

Found object sculpture with wood, acrylic and paint pen

SOLD

Doug Wing (b.1955)

Untitled (vintage camera with pear), 2023

2 x 9 x 12"

Found object sculpture with wood, acrylic and paint pen

SOLD

Inquire
Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (vintage camera), 2023

5" x 7"

Paint pen on canvas board

SOLD

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (vintage camera), 2023

5" x 7"

Paint pen on canvas board

SOLD

Inquire
Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (Camera Shelf), 2023

16 x 20"

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas

SOLD

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (Camera Shelf), 2023

16 x 20"

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas

SOLD

Inquire
Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Couple, 2002

10 x 12

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Couple, 2002

10 x 12

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Inquire
Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Bowler, 2000

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Bowler, 2000

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Inquire
Adolph Bastendorff (b. 1972)

Blue Gown, 2002

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b. 1972)

Blue Gown, 2002

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Inquire
Austin Brague (b. 1985)

53w53, 2023

18 x 24"

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

$1750 (price includes frame)

Austin Brague (b. 1985)

53w53, 2023

18 x 24"

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

$1750 (price includes frame)

Austin Brague (b. 1998)

"2nd Avenue Streetscene" 2023-2024

18 x 24

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

SOLD

Austin Brague (b. 1998)

"2nd Avenue Streetscene" 2023-2024

18 x 24

Pen and ink and pastel on cold pressed watercolor paper

SOLD

Annie Rose Macer (b. 1984)

Wave Form, 2023

26" x 40"

Handcut found paper collage with Japanese paper samples and construction paper

SOLD

Annie Rose Macer (b. 1984)

Wave Form, 2023

26" x 40"

Handcut found paper collage with Japanese paper samples and construction paper

SOLD

Doug Wing (b.1955)

Untitled (vintage camera with pear), 2023

2 x 9 x 12"

Found object sculpture with wood, acrylic and paint pen

SOLD

Doug Wing (b.1955)

Untitled (vintage camera with pear), 2023

2 x 9 x 12"

Found object sculpture with wood, acrylic and paint pen

SOLD

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (vintage camera), 2023

5" x 7"

Paint pen on canvas board

SOLD

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (vintage camera), 2023

5" x 7"

Paint pen on canvas board

SOLD

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (Camera Shelf), 2023

16 x 20"

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas

SOLD

Doug Wing (b. 1955)

Untitled (Camera Shelf), 2023

16 x 20"

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas

SOLD

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Couple, 2002

10 x 12

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Couple, 2002

10 x 12

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Bowler, 2000

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b.1972)

Bowler, 2000

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b. 1972)

Blue Gown, 2002

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

Adolph Bastendorff (b. 1972)

Blue Gown, 2002

9" x 12"

Wax pastel on paper

$450

North Pole Studio

2516 NW 29th Ave. Ste. 8
Portland, OR 97210
contact@northpolestudio.org
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