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ESS Gallery, Portland Oregon

Many thanks to all who attended the Grand Opening of our new ESS Gallery this past weekend. The epic remodel of our building and studio space included a 2500 square foot gallery. We are very please to finally have space to display the work of several of our team.

In addition to an extensive collection of Marty's bronze sculptures, we are also showing sculptures by Chas Martin and Blaise McGettigan. Abstract painter, Barry Mack is also among the artists we now represent.

Gallery Hours:

Wed-Fri 12-5PM

Thurs 12-7PM

2516 SE Division, Portland, OR

Please come visit our new Gallery space and enjoy the art!

Chas Martin - Firedancer, mixed media sculpture
Blaise McGettigan - Morning Run Sculptor

We are resizing the figures from The Stations of the Cross installed last year at the Cloisters On the Platte in Nebraska. The initial bronze sculptures of 58 figures were approximately 7’ tall. This new scaled series is ¼ life size, about 18” tall. We are also resizing the bronze figures to ½ life size, or about 36” tall. All are available for purchase. Contact us for details.

Station #6 depicts the reaction by one of the holy women of Jerusalem as she realizes the miracle in her hand.

As Jesus dragged the cross along the Via Dolorosa toward Calvary, Caesarea Philippi, offered her veil to wipe blood and sweat from His face. The image of His face remained on her veil.

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, the vera icon, or the true image, became known as The Veronica. The woman was canonized as St. Veronica in 1885.


As Holy Week approaches, The Catholic Sentinel has featured Marty and the two Stations of the Cross which our studio created for Cloisters on the Platt. The complete 14 stations, individual stations and individual figures are available in smaller sizes. We are casting them in 18" and 36" (1/4 and 1/2 life size) as well as the original 7' figures. These are available for purchase. Contact the studio for pricing and production information. 503 223 0626

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