Decagon Gallery’s Portal exhibition

Charli Anderson – Fixed Point (1st place)

I am excited to announce that my Portals exhibition I juried for Decagon Gallery (Brooklyn, NY) is now online (here)! I will have to admit that with all of the excellent submissions, it was a real challenge (as well as an interesting experience) to narrow down the final selection and then to choose the top three images. My curatorial statement follows:

There is no singular narrative here. Instead, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the multiplicity of perspectives and processes that define this open call and the condition(s) we were interested in. The main undercurrent I was seeking is the presence of a visual tension and a feeling of instability. A stronger emphasis on questions, while not being provided answers, perhaps a sense of wonderment.  I feel that this spirit is reflected in the works presented – images that range from quiet observations to bold interventions in an attempt to push the subject matter beyond the familiar.

I was very impressed by the breath of the approach to this call, which made my selections equally challenging. What unites these diverse images and offers a united theme is a shared commitment to experimentation by individuals who investigated the concepts of what a portal might be.

We invite you to engage with the works individually and collectively, to consider not just what they depict, but how these were created, and why. In doing so, we hope this exhibition offers not only visual engagement, but also an expanded view of a transitional moment.

Douglas Stockdale, Juror, June 2026

My other top selections:

Brigitte Burckhardt – The Subway Station (2nd place)

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Olesja Brandt – Constructed Space (3rd Place)

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Eliot Allen – Resignation (Honorable Mention)

Cristiana Endrizzi – Eta Dell’Oro 5 (Honorable Mention)

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Cheers and I hope you enjoy this intriguing exhibition.

Doug