They Said: Workplace Netherworlds & Other Stories | Art Exhibit featuring Daria Loi

OREGON CITY, Ore. - July 19, 2024 - PRLog -- On view September 7-28, the show features artworks that explore workplace bullism, patriarchy, mobbing and betrayal – and the solitude, sadness and rage that comes with them. Drawing from her experiences as a high tech executive, the artist created work that is intimate, dark, uncomfortable, deeply earnest and unapologetic.

"After two decades in high tech, I found myself with an immense repertoire of stories that highlight the sordid underbelly of silicon valley and techno-centric organizations." says Daria Loi "I also found I had much to process, digest, move away from and say out loud. So I made art to process and, frankly, scream."

The artworks in this exhibit tell harsh, hard to fathom stories that the artist experienced and reflects on – from proteges' betrayals to psychotic managers, queen bee syndrome sufferers and shameless patriarchal behaviors.

Artworks have been created by leveraging diverse media: acrylic and ink illustrations, modified natural elements, fiber, found objects, heirlooms, vintage photography, prints, and even human hair. Each piece is accompanied by direct, vibrant yet analytical writings that provide deep insights in the lived events behind each piece.

About Daria Loi

Daria Loi (PhD) is a participatory designer with a passion for assemblages and the space between art and technology. Ex Intel, Mozilla and Avast executive, she is currently Chief Experience Officer at Astral, serves on DemocracyLab Board of Directors and CETI Executive Council and is Honorary Professor at Newcastle University. Daria exhibited, published and presented her experimental art and design work internationally (US, Canada, Italy, UK and Australia) in diverse venues, including the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto (MART), Gallery 114, Intel Corporation, Rhode Island School of Design, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Swinburne University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, City London University, Domus Academy, Lancaster University, Alberta University, and ACM Interactions.

About Imperfecta Art & Design Gallery

imperfecta is an art & design gallery focused on elevating the work and voices of women artists and minority creatives. The gallery's driving belief is that nothing is perfect and that imperfections are what makes humans human. Imperfecta collects, shares and offers art that reflects this belief as well as design artifacts and wondrous heirlooms that bring beauty wherever they go. As an art gallery, the gallery showcases diverse fine art types - from visual art to sculptures, assemblages, interactive installations, conceptual art and art dolls. As a design space, their inventory includes jewelry, vessels, unique decorations, dinnerware, the occasional heirloom and a large collection of vintage art, design and photography books.

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