Art serves as a function of compassion, lighting a candle to illuminate a piece of ourselves to be seen by others. 

Dear Evergreen centers on the honest exploration of self-love, identity, and the bonds that shape us within Portland’s BIPOC and queer communities. Produced by Charles Xiong, Zane Hanayneh, and Amon Watson. The practice of building Dear Evergreen has been a devotion to collaboration and engaging with our environment and community to bring this idea to life.

This exhibition serves as the introduction to the publication. An invitation to the inner world and to let the gift of this moment linger for just a few more seconds.