The Frye is proud to debut an all-new body of work from the internationally recognized artist Tarrah Krajnak. Known for work that blends photography, performance, and poetry, Krajnak uses her body to reimagine and respond to iconic moments in photographic history and to challenge traditions of Western art history. With a keen instinct for the lyric as well as the political potential of image making, Krajnak reshapes the boundaries of contemporary photography.

The Boren Banner Series reflects the museum’s commitment to showcasing work by Pacific Northwest artists. This biannual series gives regional artists the opportunity to present a piece as a monumental, 16 x 20 ft. vinyl “banner” alongside an exhibition of related works inside the museum. The billboard-size artwork is prominently sited facing Boren Avenue, the Frye’s most visible and accessible physical interface.

This iteration of the Boren Banner Series marks Krajnak’s first major presentation in the region and features a newly commissioned work that continues her investigation into memory, identity, and visual culture. By occupying both interior and exterior spaces of the museum, Krajnak’s project invites viewers to engage with photography not only as an image but also as an embodied, spatial experience.