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Page dedicated to the group holiday show "Rockin' Around" at the Imperfecta gallery rockin' around . holiday extravaganza | november 5 - december 19, 2026 Christmas? Hanukkah? Kwanzaa? Yule? Bodhi Day? Shōgatsu? You got it! Krampus? Joulupukki? Saint Nicholas? Tió de Nadal? La Befana? Jólasveinar? Yup! Imperfecta Gallery is delighted to present "Rockin' Around" --- an holiday extravaganza filled with holiday art ornaments by local and international artists. On view November 5 - December 19, 2026. explore presales here Participating artists were challenged to create ready to hang ornaments in any medium yet within price and size boundaries... the result? an extravagantic mix of holiday joy and a feast for the eyes that will fill the gallery's installation area. Participating artists include: Alexis Bomarito, Ali Mageehon, ChandrarChandar, Corie Steinbrink, Dayna Wenzel, Diane Archer, Gezine Kratzner, Gia Whitlock, Giulia Ferla, Hannah Kennedy, Irina Belova, Jacqueline Myers-Cho, Jana Charl, Kelli Cooper, Kim Tepe, Luc Poudrier, Marco Calvi, Maxfield Strauss, Michele Suchland, Mona Monroe, Paola Zakimi, Patricia Anders, Quire, Rosa Henriquez, Wynter Jones rockin' around . exp lore the collection We don’t have any products to show here right now.

Commission request for custom artworks by Marco Calvi commissions. marco calvi Preferred themes for Marco Calvi's commissions include: history; mythology; folk tales; folklore; gothic; and literature. Commissions on the following themes cannot be accepted at this time: pets; portraits; wedding; sports; logos or branding; & landscapes. Available medium types, in order of difficulty, simpler to more complex (see examples below): Flat drawing in acrylic or watercolor (2-3 colors max) Simple ink drawing (multiple colors) C omplex in drawing (multiple colors) Watercolor and pencil ( multiple colors) Available sizes: Small: 5 x 7" (perfect for a standard 8 x 10" frame with a matting opening of 4.5 x 6.5") - Not available for Watercolor and Pencil Medium: 8 x 10" (perfect for a standard 11 x 14" frame with a matting opening of 7.5 x 9.5") - Not available for Watercolor and P encil Large: 11 x 14" (perfect for a standard 16 x 20" frame with a matting opening of 10.5x13.5") X-Large: 16 x 20" (perfect for a standard 20 x 24" frame with a matting opening of 15.5x19.5") Flat Drawing 2-3 colors max (acrylic or watercolor) Small: $ 330 Medium: $440 Large: $550 X-large: $660 Complex Ink Drawing Multiple colors. Small: $500 Medium: $650 Large: $750 X-large: $850 Simple Ink Drawing Multiple colors Small: $42 0 Medium: $530 Large: $650 X-large: $770 Watercolors and pencils Multiple colors. Small: N/A Medium: N/A Large: $860 X-large: $1,100 From an approach and timeline perspective, we will follow the below approach: Initial consultation (30min meeting) to learn what you wish us to focus on and to select size and medium - based on the size and medium selection, we will calculate pricing (also available below); Non-refundable deposit payment of 25% of the price calculated during the initial consultation; Sketch phase (2-3 days) during which the artist will come up with a proposal that follows the guidelines provided during the initial consultation; Sketch proposal (30min meeting) during which you will have an opportunity to fine tune di rections - at the end of this meeting the design will be locked in (note: the d eposit is not refundable IF the initial sketch is fully rejected and we need to start a new one); Time to complete (7-10 days) - during this phase Marco will work on the artwork Time to receive (1-2 weeks) - during this phase the artwork will be packaged and shipped to the gallery. Pick up and final payment Please note that timeline do not take into account public holidays or emergencies. While we doubt we will not meet the above timelines, if a delay is necessary, we will immediately inform you. Also, note that commissions will be scheduled on a first-come, first-scheduled basis. Request an initial consultation Please reach out if you wish to commission a piece. First Name Last Name Email Send Thanks for submitting!

page outlining details to apply to the annual holiday show rockin' around. november & december 2026 group show Turn on the volume while Brenda Lee sings her 1958 classic “Rockin’ Around” -- you are invited to create holiday art ornaments that can be hung on a tree or in doorways, entryways, or hallways. Christman? Hanukkah? Kwanzaa? Yule? Bodhi Day? Shōgatsu? You got it! Krampus? Joulupukki? Saint Nicholas? Tió de Nadal? La Befana? Jólasveinar? Yup! Up to you what you feel like celebrating and representing - go wild! (that said, we will not accept misogynistic, racist, offensive or similar). Number of pieces : each artist can submit up to 5 artworks. Medium/Types : all accepted provided it is hand-made (incorporating existing mixed media elements and found objects is fine). Size : each piece (3D or 2D) should fit in a 6x6x6 inches box (any size below that works). Weight : each piece should be safely hung on a tree branch and be ready to hang. Price : must no exceed $200 per piece Commissions : Gallery split is 50/50 PARTICIPATION -- now closed To secure your spot in this special (with an extravagantic curation!) show, please email the number of ornaments (max 5) you wish to submit by October 11 at imperfecta@studioloi.xyz AFTER paying a non-refundable $20 administrative fee via this link. DIGITAL image submissions by October 15 All images in one single email as attachments (ZIP file ok) to imperfecta@studioloi.xyz -- e mail subject line: Rockin’Around - Your Name The filename of each submission MUST MATCH the decoration's title. In the email body, include the information for each decoration as follows: Your name Title of artwork medium; size Retail Price in USD Example: Maria Smith Krampus Rocks mixed media; 4x5x3 inches $ 140 Please include in the email your e-payment details for PayPal, Venmo or Wise. ARTWORKS submission due October 29 Each piece must be ready to hang with an included string. Please attach to the string/hook of each piece a removable tag with the same details you emailed us (name/title/medium;size/price). Drop off during gallery hours or ship it to reach us by the due date: Daria Loi c/o imperfecta 411 NW Park Ave, suite #102 Portland, OR 97209 +1-971-277-3606‬‪ Unsold Pieces If unsold, works will remain available in our online gallery till the end of the year, after which they will be ready for pickup or shipped back. If you wish to avoid return shipping charges, we will happily donate your unsold ornament(s) to a local non profit on your behalf. Key Dates Pay fee (via this link) and secure you spot by August 15 Digital submissions due: October 15, 2026 Art submissions due: October 29, 2026 Launch party: November 5, 5-8pm Exhibit: Runs through the end of the year Pick up /ship back: First week of January 2027

Page featuring the many Collaborative artists part of the Imperfecta gallery. collaborating artists . Mixed Media & Printmaking Deborah Donelson American born and Chile-based Deborah Donelson has been a working artist since 1990. Her work centers around the relationship between wildlife (especially birds) and humans. Throughout her career, she had numerous solo shows throughout the US as well as internationally - from France to Japan, Canada, the UK, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and India. Mixed Media & Assemblage Diane Archer Diane is a mixed media artist who lives and works on Cooper Mountain, just outside of Portland, Oregon. She was born and spent her early life in Ohio, where she received a BFA from The University of Akron, and an MFA from Kent State University. In 1999, a residency at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, on the Oregon Coast, brought her west. She fell in love with the wild nature of the Pacific Northwest’s mountains, rivers, forests and ocean beaches and decided to make Oregon her home. Influenced by Deep Ecology, Bioregionalism and the practice of finding the Sacred in everyday life, Diane explores emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of place. She is an avid collector of natural and found objects and combines them with paper maps, image transfers, drawings and quotes in her recent mixed media work. All of her work is meant to acknowledge and celebrate our connections to the world around us and the world within us. In 2007, Diane was interviewed for the PBS show, Oregon Art Beat. She was honored in 2023 to have her work included in the Harvard Map Library Collections. Oil Paintings Ellie Davies Ellie Davies (b. 2002, North England) is a visual artist based in Cumbria, in the Lake District. Working predominantly in oil paint, she creates imaginative, figurative scenes that draw on folklore, superstition, and museum collections, blending ‘fact’ and ‘fable’ with her own personal iconography. Her work often features hybrid figures that blur the boundaries between human and creature, where observation and storytelling intertwine. Davies frequently incorporates natural elements such as seawater or river water into her process, embedding each piece with a subtle connection to place. She earned her BA in Fine Art Painting from the University of Brighton in 2024 and has since exhibited with institutions including Delphian Gallery, Saatchi Gallery and Mall Galleries. That same year, she was awarded the Mawddach Graduate Residency and nominated for both the Freelands Painting Prize and the University of Brighton Graduate Award. Her work has been featured in Tate Etc. (Issue 64, Winter 2024) and Frieze (Issue 247), and she has collaborated with publishers such as Page Street Publishing Co. Paintings & Sculptures Erin Robinson Grant Erin Robinson Grant is a multimedia artist currently residing in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Indiana, Grant earned her BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art and MFA from Indiana University. She has also attended the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia and The Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, Ireland. Her work deals with birth, death, and our abject responses to it. She explores these themes through an amalgamation of video, animation, drawing, installation, and performance. Grant has exhibited nationally at The Kinsey Institute, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA), SPACES Gallery, and at the Yellowstone Art Museum. Additionally, she has participated in several international residency programs such as Spark Box Studio in Canada and Arts Itoya in Japan. Grant has exhibited at a variety of venues throughout the West Coast including Gallery 114, University of Portland, the Umpqua Valley Arts Center, Blackfish Gallery, PUNCH Projects, The Arts Center, Verum Ultimum, Lower Columbia College, Central Washington University, and the Sanchez Art Center. Sculptures Francesca Dalla Benetta My work is characterized by mixed anatomies and forms. Human faces and bodies are combined with different textures, skins and elements, giving rise to hybrid beings Through my aesthetics, in balance between the classic and the surreal, I study the themes of transformation, sense of belonging and self-perception, the ability to adapt, stereotypes and categorization. I look for the fine line that separates personal identity from social conventions, sanity from madness, studying the differences between perception and reality. My figures are a look towards the interior and the lack of control, they are a way of containing the uncontainable. The stories of each character, isolated in an intimate and unreal dimension, are reflections on the identity of misfits and the many facets of being. As an artist, my most important task is to communicate and stimulate a different way of feeling and thinking. I mainly resort to sculpture because it is an affirmation of solidity in contrast to the volatility of thoughts and emotions: it consolidates and crystallizes them into a permanent and lasting image, it is a perfect tool to stop doubting reality and oneself. Fiber Art & Mixed Media Jacqueline Myers-Cho I am a mixed media artist with textiles as my main focus. My contemporary fiber art blends portraiture, abstract, and storytelling in a college style. Recurring themes are self reflection, searching for meaning, transformation, and transitions. The focal point images come from my original oil / acrylic paintings, original silkscreens, and drawings that have been printed on fabric. I use reclaimed fabrics of all kinds, text, hand stitching, machine stitching, crochet, embroidery, and 3-d elements. My background in theater ; props, costume design and scene painter, allow me to create without boundaries. My work ranges from textile wall hangings/ quilts, fiber vessels, textile mixed media sculptures, art dolls, wearable art , and installations. Sculptures & Paintings Jacquline Hurlbert Working primarily in mixed media, Jacquline's sculptural process begins long before the studio—it starts with the thrill of seeking out forgotten, found objects that spark a narrative. She recombines these elements into expressive, story-driven figures that serve as tangible mirrors for our internal lives. Through a unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and psychological inquiry, her sculptures invite viewers to pause, reflect, and recognize their own stories within the art. Ceramics Katharine Eksuzian Katharine Eksuzian is a ceramicist inspired by natural motifs. She strives to understand and depict the symbiotic relationships of our environment and the importance of its protection. As a self-taught artist, intense research and a literal hands-on approach to the clay medium has been essential. Her work is driven by a respect for nature and attention to intricate detail. With a focus on ecological themes, she creates scientifically accurate to-scale sculptures that are consciously crafted and completed in a high-fire soda kiln. Eksuzian holds strong beliefs in hand crafting each sculpture entirely out of clay to fully reflect the fragile nature concepts. Being an artist, there is always a need to create. Being able to do it in a way that has a positive impact is the true challenge and is the foundation of her work. Mixed Media Kelli Cooper Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kelli has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and is currently residing in Albuquerque. Her mixed media artwork has always been process oriented and experimental. Kelli’s work typically could be categorized as Figurative Expressionism and has been described as unselfconscious, relatable, and delightfully dark and twisted. Kelli’s art has a whimsical style and poignant voice; she brings the viewer in by connecting through relatable characters and shared emotional experience. Kelli has participated in many gallery shows and is a member of the Albuquerque Art Business Association, a member of Ghostwolf Gallery in Albuquerque, and is represented exclusively in Denver by Pop Gallery. She has numerous collectors all over the United States and abroad. Wearable Art Kendra Roberts An artist, curator, program developer and producer, Kendra Roberts has demonstrated her creative, analytical, and strategic acumen throughout her career. As the founding creator of Kendra Studio Jewellery (KSJ), she is an award-winning artist and published writer, has exhibited her work throughout the U.S. and internationally, and even made an appearance on a major American television network. Kendra is founder of Common Ground Arts (CGA), an arts consultancy. Through her vast experience as a committed arts advocate and collaborator, she brings the perspective of a self- produced working artist, curator, and arts administrator to her work as director of Blackfish Gallery, Portland’s longest running artist owned/operated gallery. She currently serves as president of the Portland Art Dealers’ Association, and is a member of the Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s Public Art Committee. Kendra received her BA in fine art at DePauw University and her Master of Design in silversmithing and jewelry design from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. A former Midwesterner and NYC-ex pat, she lives in the PNW with her husband and their dog, enjoying all the magic this state and region have to offer. Photographic Art Marc Sirinsky Marc Sirinsky graduated with honors from the University of Michigan School of Art and Design in 1997. Since then, his work has been included in over 80 juried, solo and group exhibitions, and has appeared in publications like F-Stop Magazine, The Hand Magazine, and Photographer’s Forum. He has numerous museum shows to his credit, and his work can be found in the permanent collections of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA and the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, IL. Throughout his career, Marc has focused on alternative process photographic art; incorporating a combination of both traditional and contemporary methods to address issues of beauty, memory, childhood, and mental health. These concepts are often communicated through self-portrait narratives, or unconventional approaches to landscape imagery which result in a unique perspective on the natural world. Originally from the Chicago area, Marc currently resides in Leesburg, Virginia – just north of Washington, DC. Wearable Art Melissa Stiles The late Melissa Stiles received her degree in Architecture and worked in the field for ten years before founding her jewelry company. She made modern jewelry that combines the discipline of her architectural training with the exploration of industrial materials and processes. Her work expresses modern simplicity and flawless execution with the illusion of effortless design. She strived to expose only the intentional form without gratuitous details. The result is design that celebrates the simple and pure form in beautifully wearable color combinations. Stiles worked in various materials including hand-pigmented resin, laser cut stainless steel, brushed aluminum, powder-coated enamel, and silver. These materials lend themselves to blending different means of fabrication resulting in a collection of minimal, durable jewelry in cheerful colors with bold graphic designs. Melissa worked from her home on Portland, Oregon. In partnership with her husband, Dan Stiles they produced a number of products ranging from art objects, personal accessories, to housewares. Ceramic Art Sara Swink I make clay animal figures with a psychological stance. My hand-built sculptural work imparts ideas through fragments of narrative, often with a humorous edge. I use collage to gather inspiration, developing ideas through sketching. one idea leads to another in an endless progression of personal narrative that reflects and feeds my inner life. I use a gritty sculpture clay, incise into the clay, bisque fire, finish with oxides, underglazes and glazes, then fire to cone 5/6. My love of clay began at an early age with the encouragement of a neighbor who was a potter. In high school, I learned throwing and hand-building. Twenty years later I resumed classes, including a workshop with a teacher whose methodology fuses artmaking with the psychology of the creative individual, and whose approach I teach. I also pursued an academic art education at Bay Area schools through the first year of graduate study in ceramics. I taught at California venues and in my own studio, while participating in regional shows. In 2006, I moved to the Portland area, where I established Clay Circle Studio, and continue to show nationally and teach locally. In 2013, I was featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Oregon Art Beat.” Photography Sydni Indman Sydni Indman is a conceptual photographer and digital artist based in Portland, Oregon. Inspired mostly by music and philosophy, her work tends to resist narrative explanation, instead embracing ambiguity and forces at work through a darkly surreal, cinematic visual language. Exploring themes such as death, gender and cybernetics, alongside archetypal imagery, she is passionate about creating art that thinks back rather than suggesting answers. After studying drawing and painting in high school she taught herself photography and digital post-production.

Page dedicated to the solo show titled "The Island of Miusfit Toys," which features Artist Davius Wohlford from North Pole Studio. the island of misfit toys . davis wohlford | november 5-28, 2026 The Imperfecta Gallery in collaboration with North Pole Studio is proud to present The Island of Misfit Toys. On view November 5-28, 2026, this exhibition presents work by Portland-based artist Davis Wohlford. explore presales here Every year Davis Wohlford's art practice gives form to an evolving cast of handmade toys. Inspired by the fictional place of The Island of Misfit Toys, its characters occupy the margins of conventional narratives, finding possibility in their differences and agency in their own stories. Hand sewn, machine stitched, felted, painted, sculpted from wood and assembled from found objects, Davis's endless resourceful approach to materials yields creations that suggest personalities and histories beyond their physical forms. These are not simply objects to be observed, they are created to be played with, loved, and to inspire one's imagination. The toys welcome you to explore an alternate world of their own; an immersive world that Davis builds and shares with his audience. This year, that world expands into performance. Handcrafted puppets take the stage alongside a musical accompaniment, while familiar fairy tales are dismantled, reimagined, and given unexpected trajectories. About the artist Davis Wohlford is a prolific, lifelong artist and the co-founder of North Pole Studio. His work is deeply influenced by characters, stories, and fables that resonate with him and brings narratives to life through diverse mediums. Davis' works depict a vast array of interconnected characters and fantastical subjects who inhabit North Pole Jr., a self-constructed, multidimensional magical land that Davis has developed over time. His art is a window into this imaginative world, where whimsy and complexity coexist, and every piece is a chapter in an ongoing narrative. Davis is also deeply engaged in re-imagining classic books and movies, exploring playwriting, filmmaking, and animation. This multifaceted creative practice reflects Davis's belief in the power of storytelling as a means of both personal expression and universal connection. Whether through the visual richness of his paintings or the dynamic exploration of narrative in his written and filmed work, Davis Wohlford's art is a reflection of his boundless imagination and his desire to craft worlds that invite others to explore and find meaning in the stories he creates. the island of misfit toys . exp lore the collection We don’t have any products to show here right now.

Discover the inspiring and wondrous world of Italian fine artist Giulia Ferla. gallery artist . giulia ferla Milan-born Giulia Ferla began her studies at the Art High School, with an address in figurative art, after which she enrolled at the Academy of Brera Fine Arts in Milan where she obtained her First Level academic degree in Decoration. After a series of classical and rigorous artistic experiences, Giulia attended a three-year course at the Super School of Art application of the Sforza Castle, also in Milan - the experience brought her closer to the world of Illustration and publishing -- a few years later she completed her academic training with the specialization in Art Graphics. Giulia teaches Illustration at the Super Scuola Superiore dell'Arte in Milan's Sforza Castle, organizes exhibitions, runs professional workshops and creates illustrations under the Rustlehare pseudonim. currently available . blub Quick View The keeper (Giulia Ferla) Price $1,500.00 Quick View Phoenix (Giulia Ferla) Price $1,290.00 Quick View Love under glass (Giulia Ferla) Price $1,340.00 Quick View I bet a lie (Giulia Ferla) Price $960.00 Quick View Electrician firefly (Giulia Ferla) Price $1,470.00 Quick View Bring a flower to the partisan (Giulia Ferla) Price $1,400.00 Quick View Actias Isabdellae (Giulia Ferla) Price $380.00 Quick View My heart missed a beat (Giulia Ferla) Out of stock

Page describing a solo show featuring Marsha Balian show don't tell: implied narratives. marsha balian | april 2 - 25, 2026 The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to present Show, Don’t Tell: Implied Narratives, a solo show featuring new works by California artist Marsha Balian. In Show, Don’t Tell , Balian explores the intersection between visual and written stories. Her narrative work invites the viewer to conjure their own interpretations of what they see in a dynamic rather than a literal way. There are implicit narratives in the many layers of each complex piece, intended to evoke memories or ignite the viewer’s imagination. And the different, often disparate elements encourage repeated attention, which can generate new stories and meaning for the viewer. The artwork in Show, Don’t Tell is mixed media and includes decades worth of found materials and ephemera. Balian has meticulously employed drawing, painting, and collage in each piece. She is self-taught and has applied her own faux encaustic formula to the art in this show. She does not plan her work in advance and loves the element of mystery and surprise as she waits to see where the work itself takes her. About the artist Marsha Balian’s artwork has been shown throughout much of California, many parts of the country and internationally. Her work is placed in hospitals, a library and private collections. She has been featured in many publications, including Contemporary Collage Magazine in England and Collage in International Contemporary Art in Hungary. She was included in Collage by Women: 50 Women Collage Artists of the World, published in Spain and widely successful internationally. Read the Press Release here . show don't tell . explore the collection Quick View Youngest Brother (Marsha Balian) Price $450.00 Quick View Walking a Cat Named Dog (Marsha Balian) Price $650.00 Quick View The Weight of the Crucible (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View The Garden in My Head (Marsha Balian) Price $650.00 Quick View Teaching Old Elephants New Tricks (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View Second Thoughts (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View San Juan (Marsha Balian) Price $320.00 Quick View Rara Avis (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View People with Hats (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View Now Under Construction (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View Mr. and Mrs. Ginsburg (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View Judy Threw Her Baby to the Audience (Marsha Balian) Price $320.00 Quick View Harvest Moon (Marsha Balian) Price $375.00 Quick View Guaranteed Strictly High Grade (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View Gotta Hand it to You (Marsha Balian) Price $650.00 Quick View Farm Animals on Mars (Marsha Balian) Out of stock

Learn about Italian designer Massimo Bocchi and his illustrations, custom created for the Imperfecta Gallery gallery artist . massimo bocchi Massimo Bocchi is an Italian architect with decades of expertise in multimedia, web and graphic design. His long-held passion for art and graphic illustrations inspired him to explore the interstitial space between traditional graphic design and digital art. Thanks to diverse digital tools and media and by mixing diverse visual and graphic languages, he creates artworks that challenge conventions and entwine the past with the present - the classic with the modern and the contemporary. currently available . massimo bocchi Quick View (Giclée) PDX Collection, rectangle (Massimo Bocchi) Price $45.00 Quick View (Giclée) OC Collection, rectangle (Massimo Bocchi) Price $45.00

Learn how to join the imperfecta gallery as a collaborating artist call for collaborating artists. THIS CALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED --- WE'LL REOPEN IN 2027 AND ANNOUNCE IT ON INSTAGRAM imperfecta was founded in 2023 with the goal of primarily showcasing and promoting women artists and underrepresented minority artists -- we do not exclude anyone yet our focus is to primarily support categories that are typically underrepresented in the art world. Because of that, we ensure that at least 80% of our artists are either women or underrepresented minorities. Artists can engage with imperfecta in 3 ways: by becoming a Gallery Artist, by joining as a Collaborative Artist, and by summitting work to open calls. This call for artists is for artists wishing to be considered as a Collaborating Artist , which means that - if selected - you would sign a non-exclusive agreement with imperfecta. At a high level, being a Collaborating Artist means that imperfecta would sell your consigned work in the gallery and online store for agreed periods of time and that work submitted to group shows would be automatically accepted, with no submission fees. For local artists it is key to know that Collaborating Artists can sell and exhibit non-consigned artworks where they wish, with the exception of any gallery, retailer, store or organization in a 5 miles radius of the Gallery. There is a 50% commission fee for all artists’ work sold at and through the gallery. Submissions To apply to be a Collaborating Artist at imperfecta, please submit all the below: 20 digital images of recent artwork a corresponding image inventory list a letter of intent a brief artist’s statement CV or resumé (inclusive of social media handles and website/portfolio). Send a link to all the above files via your Google Drive, Dropbox or similar online drive to imperfecta@studioloi.xyz with the subject line "Collaborating Artist Application." Applications sent in any other way will not be accepted - please do not send emails or DMs with attachments. Normally, I confirm receiving an application within 48 hours and send feedback (regardless of outcome) in 2 to 4 weeks. After the application review, some artists will be invited to an interview. Please reach out if you have any query about the application process - imperfecta@studioloi.xyz Selection Criteria While imperfecta focuses primarily on showcasing women artists and underrepresented minority artists, please do not hesitate applying if you feel that your work is a good fit for the gallery yet you are not in one of our priority categories. We accept applications from local as well as international artists and appreciate all art expressions, from paintings to sculptures, ceramics, art dolls, assemblages, interactive digital art, wearable art, etc. We accept applications from emerging, mid career or establishes artists that can demonstrate their level. A key criteria is whether your work fits in our gallery's focus areas. A look at our catalog and social media accounts quickly reveals that traditional fine art (e.g. oil paintings of landscapes, pets or flowers) is not our cup of tea. Also, while we like (and at times showcase) abstract art, we are not an abstract art gallery. The same goes for traditional photography: we like it yet not part of the gallery's focus. Please note that we are interested in contemporary art by contemporary artists. Due to that we are not interested in traditional, repeatable crafts (e.g. ceramic mugs, garden art, digital prints or assembly jewelry) and we are definitely not interested din any AI-generated work. A second criteria is whether your approach to your art as well as gallery representation is a good fit in relation to the gallery's philosophy. Unlike a number of commercial galleries, at imperfecta we prioritize gallery-artist relationship and mutual growth over transactional approaches that put sales at the center of all decision making. Don't get us wrong: we love selling our artists' work and are pretty good at it! Yet we never place profit above values and relationships.

This page talks about Blue Russian Beads - their original and story. blue russian beads. The so-called “Russian” beads were made in Jablonec, Bohemia (now in the Czech Republic), and shipped by way of China to the Russian American Company in Alaska. From there, they made their way down the coast to the Columbia, where Chinook traders carried them upriver to Celilo Falls, the oldest continually occupied settlement in North America and a trading center that drew people from as far away as the Great Lakes. Other beads reached the Northwest in the trade goods carried overland by Hudson's Bay voyageurs. How did imperfecta find these beads? The better question would be: how did these beads find imperfecta? It all started the day when David Hedges, a local antique beads collector and dealer, came to the gallery for a visit. David noticed a necklace in the jewelry cabinet and wondered about its beads' origin - are they Antique Egyptian? he asked. From there, I learned about his decades-long beads' pursuit and incredible collection. When he mentioned the "Blue Russians", their history and their importance for local tribes I could not help but ask whether I could see them. A week later, David and his cheerful smile re-enter the gallery and... the rest is history. David's blue Russian beads are now available in our online catalog, mounted as earrings and necklaces . Note: given the antique and handmade nature of these beads, please appreciate their subtle differences and variations. [check out this video , in which David explains how these beads were made - insane story!] Oregon City poet and author David Hedges discovered beads in 1980 and has been collecting ever since, amassing thousands of glass, shell, bone, stone, and metal beads dating as far back as ancient Egypt, Rome, and pre-contact America. A special focus is the late 17th century to mid-18th century fur trade era in the Pacific Northwest, and the Russian blue faceted beads that were the favorites of Indigenous people from Alaska to the Columbia River. They come in several colors, but blues were the most highly prized. David recently sold a five-and-a-half-foot strand of half-inch cobalt blues to a leader of the Quinault Nation on the Olympic Peninsula, who wept upon receiving them.

This page focuses on Gallery Artist Marco Calvi by sharing his bio and providing access to artworks currently available for purchase. gallery artist . marco calvi Marco Calvi is a freelance illustrator who lives and works in Milan. He collaborates with various publishing houses, including ABEditore, Mosca Bianca Edizioni, Nativi Digitali Edizioni, and with craft businesses throughout Italy. Marco loves history, scary things and mysterious things, like ghosts, magic and legends. He shares his life with his partner Federico and their two mischievous whippets Jasper and Lancillotto. currently available . marco calvi Quick View Pixie #32 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #31 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #30 (Marco Calvi) Out of stock Quick View Pixie #29 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #28 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #27 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #26 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #25 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #24 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #23 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #22 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #21 (Marco Calvi) Out of stock Quick View Pixie #20 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #19 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #18 (Marco Calvi) Out of stock Quick View Pixie #17 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #16 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #15 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #14 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Quick View Pixie #13 (Marco Calvi) Price $180.00 Load More