a new work in progress for an upcoming exhibit all about Kit Kat Club in downtown Portland
Entrance
acrylic on panel
16 x 20
#kitkatclub #burlesque #portland #painting #artcollector
I am working on a bunch of new paintings for a very special upcoming exhibition in July...I will be giving an online glimpse of these as I complete them.
Kit Kat Club: An Art Form Reimagined opens July 2026, featuring works by Ramon Shiloh and Scott Erwert
painting shown:
Kat walk
Acrylic on custom wood panel
24 x 20 in
Scott Erwert
slide 2 -3: details
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A newly finished commissioned trio of paintings based on the classic french film, Mon Oncle.
It's a sweet, funny film I that highly recommend
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🔥Kit Kat Club: An Art Form Reimagined🔥
A collaborative exhibition by Ramon Shiloh and Scott Erwert
Opening Summer 2026 at @rhythms.pdx in Portland, Oregon
✨Curated by Ramon Shiloh
There are moments that do not leave you. They shape how you see the world and what you feel responsible for saying.
This exhibition is my response.
What began as a reflection on power, language, and accountability evolved into something larger. It is an exploration of performance culture through one of the most misunderstood spaces, strip clubs. A place where power, vulnerability, autonomy, and perception collide.
This work challenges stigma while holding space for reflection. It acknowledges tension, perspective, and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that are not entirely our own.
Together, Scott and I merge realism and surrealism to explore four themes:
✨Safety and Consequence
✨Spectacle
✨Architecture
✨Powerful Women
This is not about the past. It is about what feels necessary now.
We are committed to creating work that engages with complex, uncomfortable conversations, because those are the ones that shape culture.
This is where it begins.
🎨Sneak peek:
“Superheroes,” acrylic on canvas, 30”X15”, by @erwert
🤓To read the full version of my story, go to my blog:
/2026/03/kit-kat-club-exhibition-origin-story.html
Two artists...One iconic stage.
Kit Kat Club: An Art Form Reimagined
Through a continuously growing collection of new original paintings, Portland artists Ramon Shiloh and Scott Erwert will transform Portland’s iconic Kit Kat Club into a fine art dialogue—exploring empowerment, humor, vulnerability, and artistic courage.
Four themes.
Around twenty works.
One unapologetic conversation.
Coming this summer (dates announced soon)
Images: sneak peak details of new work
title: Superheroes
medium: acrylic on canvas
size: 30 x 15
by: Scott Erwert
#pdxart #contemporaryart #pdxevents #kitkatclubpdx #fineart #stripclubdancers #portlandoregonfineart
a quick capture of a few of my works at PAM Rental Sales Gallery from the opening reception last night. They have put together a lovely figurative themed show featuring the works of 12 gallery artists. The show runs until April 4
#rentalsalesgallery #pam #figurativepainting #portlandartmuseum
Thanks to @rentalsalesgallerypam for the sale of this original painting last weekend. I treasure all of the people (volunteers, managers, etc) and energy of this gallery of the Portland Art Museum that represents so many local artists. We are lucky to have such a great art establishment in this city.
C Jam Blues
Acrylic on custom wood panel
#pamrentalsalesgallery #sold #painting #artcollector
Earlier in the year I was fortunate to work on a project with Glenn Kaino Studio for the new Clippers Intuit Dome (LA).
First 2 slides are my illustration color options and third is video of the final product.
It was my first time designing manhole covers and it's exciting to see the final version relief sculpture in cast iron with colored dyes.
#intuitdome #manholecover #reliefsculpture #castiron #illustration
New set of small 6 x 6 jazz portraits on wood...
Left over from nw marine artworks show last weekend. If you need holiday gifts for you or your friends, these are all 6 x 6 acrylic paintings on wood blocks for $100 each. D Message for more info
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