The Nines Art Collection

Culture in Every Corner

A Curated Art Experience

Here, art is never an afterthought. Curated by Portland native Paige Powell, a former confidante of Andy Warhol, the collection brings together more than 400 commissioned works by local artists. Sculpture, painting, photography, video and large-scale installations move through the lobby, restaurants, Library and guest rooms, turning the hotel into an immersive portrait of the city’s creative character. Look closely and discover pieces by Gus Van Sant, Melody Owen, Matt McCormick and artists from the Pacific Northwest College of Art, each contributing a different perspective to this singular Portland hotel art collection.

Featured Pieces

Bird Song

Tie Salesman (Clark Gable)

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Dynamic & Diverse Works

Some of the dynamic and diverse works include Melody Owen’s grand stairwell chandelier titled “Bird Song”, which uses glass, LEDs, and steel to create a 35-foot hanging structure illustrating the audio waves of bird songs from the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, video artist Matt McCormick has created Satellite, an abstract work of images from around Portland, on display in the hotel’s restaurant, Urban Farmer. The Library, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves & a billiards table, features local artwork including pieces by filmmaker Gus Van Sant, cartoonist John Callahan, painter Chris Johanson, and emerging artist Nell Warren.

 
Three female mannequin busts, one black in profile flanked by two white figures facing inward.
Tall abstract bronze sculpture of a stylized female figure with elongated arms against a white wall.
Abstract dark metal sculpture with sharp, jagged shapes on a stone base.

A GLIMPSE INTO OUR ROTATING ART COLLECTION

A GLIMPSE INTO OUR ROTATING ART COLLECTION

A rotating selection of featured artworks displayed throughout our halls and lounge spaces.

 
Artistic silhouette of a human back against a black background
Abstract black and white drawing with textured circles and a shaded organic shape
Framed vertical abstract artwork with stippled patterns and grey cloud-like shapes
Painting of a deer with antlers and another deer in a green field
Vibrant floral painting with stylized orange and pink flowers on a gold background.
Colorful painting of two white swans in a stylized nature scene with flowers and trees.
Whimsical landscape painting featuring mountains, wildlife, and stylized flora.
Stylized portrait of a man in a pinstripe suit with a flower lapel pin
Sculptural black high-heeled shoes with elongated pointed heels and orange soles
Lounge area with beige sofa, rust pillows, and cityscape painting
Impressionistic painting of a city skyline reflected in a river under a cloudy sky.
Painting of a city skyline with a bridge and water reflection at dusk
Restaurant dining area with booth seating, tables set for service, and a panoramic window view of a highway at dusk.
Profile view of a smooth, dark brown female mannequin with hands on hips against a white background.
Abstract mixed media artwork featuring torn paper shapes in grey, mauve, and olive green with soft pink washes.
A black and white geometric pattern featuring interlocking L-shaped blocks.
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Guest Rooms

Each guest room at the Nines features striking original artwork created from a partnership between the hotel and the Pacific Northwest College of Art to create abstract monotypes and silkscreen images of varying sizes. The monotypes utilize materials such as crumpled paper to create textured shapes, while the silkscreen prints build imagery through a series of circles and rectangles, creating optical art.