SIGNAL/NOISE - Featuring Portland artist Dan Gay (Dang)

The Imperfecta Gallery is proud to present SIGNAL / NOISE. On view October 1-31, 2026, this exhibition presents works by Portland artist Dan Gay.

Through this ongoing series, the artist is looking at the frayed edges of our perception, our distance and connection—the vulnerability and beauty of being an individual in the world, and the challenges of being together.

As the artist explains: "Over the past six years my portraits have touched on many ideas and themes both personal and, he hopes, universal. Sometimes the process is simply an exploration of painting, sometimes I'm trying to tease out some humanity from all the noise. This process has been both a respite and a challenge, deep work and comfort. I played with textures, tools, and time. I let go of rules and explored within the confines of a simple figure. I've met myself in new ways in the process. I've seen lost friends and shadows of unmet others; reflections of me, and of us. I hope you see something familiar here too, a reflection of what it might mean to be a person."

The show debuts on October 1, with an Opening Reception from 5 to 8pm.

Gallery Opening Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm – EXCEPT first Wednesdays (closed) and first Thursdays (open 5-8pm only).

The gallery is located at 809 NW Flanders st, Portland OR.

About the artist

Dan Gay (dang) is a multimedia artist whose sculptural work has ranged from monumental to minuscule, appearing in films, installations, advertisements, museums and festivals. Dan's ongoing series of improvisational portrait painting remains central to his personal studio work.

About Imperfecta Art & Design Gallery

imperfecta is an art & design gallery focused on elevating the work and voices of women artists and minority creatives. http://www.imperfecta.xyz