Art Map
At The Carly Estate, every room has a story—and much of it is told through art. Our collection brings together the work of celebrated Northwest artists, intimate photographic moments, and rescued pieces from the remarkable personal archive of Portland collector Leo Michelson, whose eye for emerging talent shaped an entire era of the region’s art scene.
Above the central fireplace hangs a striking woodcut by Austrian-born, Portland-based artist Barbara Kuebel. Known for her expressive, large-scale figurative works, Kuebel blends bold color, emotional gesture, and a certain theatrical energy. Two Women in Green grounds the heart of the house—warm, textural, and full of character.
Seattle-based artist Jen Ament brings rhythm, contrast, and a clean graphic sensibility to The Carly. Her black-and-white linocut prints add cohesion to the gallery wall in the Main House and bring a cool, modern counterbalance to the estate’s historic architecture. Ament’s work is known for its punchy minimalism—quiet but impossibly striking.
Photographer Jessica Uhler captures small, arresting moments that feel both cinematic and intimate. Her photograph Fallen—a close view of blossoms scattered across the hood of a Porsche—hangs above the blush-pink sofa in the bar area. It’s playful, romantic, and a little mysterious, perfectly suited to the mood of the space.
Exploring the Collection
Throughout the estate, you’ll find works that reflect the spirit of Oregon’s creative community—past and present. Some are by established artists, others by emerging voices, and many come from the deeply personal world of Leo Michelson, whose collection was described as “lovingly practiced,” full of instinct, curiosity, and genuine affection for craft.