Just Like That, The Art of Douglas Miles

PHOENIX - April 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Willo North is proud to present their final exhibition Just Like That, The Art of Douglas Miles. This exhibition showcases Miles provocative and raw mixed media artwork where he blends together fine art, pop-culture and his heritage together. He is a versatile artist working in a variety of media: painting, printmaking, photography, and street art. Curator, Nicole Royse is thrilled to bring this exhibition to Willo North Gallery stating, Douglas Miles has been creating powerful artwork for over 25 years giving the contemporary Native American artist a powerful voice while providing a platform to bring awareness to his community.

Miles  is a Native American contemporary artist that lives and works on the San Carlos Apache-Akimel O’odham reservation. Many recognize Miles as the founder of Apache skateboards, Apache Skate Team and WhatTribe. The exhibition aims to examine the work and progress that Miles has achieved over his 25 years of creating, exhibiting, celebrating his heritage, and reflecting on the realities of life on the reservation. He has has exhibited his artwork extensively throughout the country most recently at the University of New Mexico and the monOrchid. Miles has also had his artwork featured in several local publications including AZ Foothills Magazine, LocalRevibe, Phoenix New Times and YabYum Music & Art.

This will exhibition mark the last exhibition for Willo North Gallery and they will host the Artist Reception on First Friday, May 1st from 6-9pm. The evening will include a brief talk from the artist about his work and process, light snacks and refreshments. Willo North Gallery is located at 2811 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix 85007. Visit our website for more information at willonorth.com. For more about the artist visit: http://apacheskateboards.com. For media inquiries or a private appointment to view this exhibition please contact the Curator, Nicole Royse by phone at (602) 810-3449 or by email at nicoleroyse@gmail.com