A suspended sculptural lion dance head built from layered textiles in vivid green, blue, yellow, and red, with fringed yellow yarn cascading from the open jaw. The piece floats against a warm beige background.

Lion Reborn

Old Town Chinatown
When
Sept. 11–Oct. 30, 2026
Fridays as scheduled, Times vary
Cost: Starting at $18.00
Where
239 Northwest Everett Street
Portland, OR, 97209
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The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Step inside one of Portland’s most beautiful spaces and encounter something unexpected. Lion Reborn is a new installation by Portland artist Josh Sin, featuring a suspended lion dance head and four wearable sculptural hats inspired by the cosmic guardians of Chinese mythology — the dragon, the tiger, the bird, and the tortoise. Each piece is stitched by hand from reclaimed fabric and upcycled martial arts uniforms, armor-shaped but soft to the touch. Together, they form a portal into an ancient world of protection, mythology, and craft. Part of Lan Su’s 2026 Lion Dance and Kung Fu exhibition series, Lion Reborn is a first glimpse of Sin’s forthcoming solo exhibition, A World Within, anticipated for 2027.

A person stands looking up at a large suspended textile sculpture of a lion dance head in a gallery space. The piece is built from layered fabrics in green, blue, yellow, and red with long yellow fringe cascading toward the floor. A white mandala projection glows on the wooden floor beneath it.
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Event Photo: Lion Reborn
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A suspended sculptural lion dance head built from layered textiles in vivid green, blue, yellow, and red, with fringed yellow yarn cascading from the open jaw. The piece floats against a warm beige background.
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Every Friday in October from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sin will be present in the Scholar’s Courtyard to work on his pieces, speak about the mythology and craft traditions behind the exhibition, and invite visitors into the world of A World Within. Watch soft sculpture take shape from reclaimed fabric and found materials in one of Portland’s most serene outdoor settings. A rare chance to meet an artist at work. All ages welcome.

Free with garden admission

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Upcoming Dates & Times

Friday, Oct. 23
2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30
2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Art & Design, Cultural Communities