Local Art

4877 SE Jackson St

Serigraphic Systems Incorporated (SSI) is a print publishing company based out of Portland, Oregon, specializing in small editions of serigraph and letterpress prints. All prints are signed by the artist and numbered. Great care goes into the production of each print with the artist being involved in the choice of type and weight of paper, ink color, and edition size.

*** JULY UPDATE: We are open for appointments Tuesday through Friday afternoons. We are also open for walk-in shopping every other Sunday from 10am-4pm (aka when we’re not at the Milwaukie Farmer’s Market, May through October & Holiday Markets) and Milwaukie First Friday. We recommend scheduling an appointment for all design and repair consultations to ensure dedicated time for your inquiry. Until our new doorbell is installed, please call or text and we’ll let you in the main door. We’re upstairs and to the right. 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone is welcome! The Vital Element is a special place to learn and explore beautiful, handmade pieces made to adorn body and home.