Other Ways of Seeing: from the Collection of Martha Banyas | Launch

Imperfecta Gallery launches a permanent space to showcase the collection of prominent enamel and cloissoné artist Martha Banyas
About this Event

The Imperfecta Gallery is proud to launch Other Ways of Seeing: from the Collection of Martha Banyas. This permanent space, housed inside the Imperfecta Gallery, will showcase and make available pieces from the collection of prominent enamel and cloissoné artist Martha Banyas.
Known nationally for her work in metal arts and enameling and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the national Enamelist Society, Banyas was a world traveler in constant pursuit of her art and a collector of artworks, artifacts, everyday objects, jewelry and textiles from Indonesia, South-East Asia and Eastern Europe.
Imperfecta's Other Ways of Seeing space will rotate on a monthly basis a curated, exclusive selection of Martha's collectables, which include Ex Libris, Persian Miniatures, and ethnographic and tribal arts and crafts. Each monthly drop will include a variety of pieces with a shared theme. For the debut, the theme will be "Wings."
Martha's incredible eye for unusual, rare, and stunning items will continue its wondrous journey at the Imperfecta Gallery in collaboration with Martha's lifelong partner Michael Hoeye. To honor and continue celebrating the life of Martha Banyas, a portion of proceeds will be donated to causes that were close to her heart.
The space will debut on August 6, 2026 with an opening reception 5-8pm.
Michael Hoeye will additionally give a talk on August 15 at 2pm - the talk will cover Martha's trading history and the marvellous trading lessons she gleaned throughout her many travels.
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 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

Martha Banyas on the road