On view September 7-28, 2024 this solo show featuring Daria Loi explored 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.