Hi! I’m Angela Riggs, the artist behind Dandy Gal 🙂 Welcome to my corner of the internet!
Bio
Angela Riggs is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Portland, Oregon. A creative explorer, she loves experimenting with different mediums and techniques. Her aphantasia - a limited ability to visualize - encourages happy coincidence in her art, as well as an organic and unplanned approach to creating.
Statement
The foundation of my art is happiness. I feel grounded, joyful, more centered in myself and the world when I am making art. With my aphantasia - a limited ability to visualize - everything I create is a collaborative journey with my materials, and the destination is always a bit of a surprise.
My art is rooted in spontaneity, curiosity, and exploration, with a strong sense of movement and flow. I love trying out different types of art, but have found myself especially drawn to the crafts of fiber art and pottery. The common thread between these mediums is the ability to play with textures and depth - incorporating a variety of weaving techniques, building unique shapes, using textured glazes to invite closer viewing and discovery of detail.
Current & Upcoming
Nov. - Dec: Hygge fiber arts exhibition at Third Space Annex
Dec. 4, 5pm - 9pm: Little Boxes opening reception at [things / found] Atelier’s (group show)
Dec. 20 & 21: Ceramic jewelry & ceramic tapestries at Morning Ceramics’ Holiday Market
Local
Angela’s fiber art is available at ComeUnityPDX in Multnomah Village and at Second Shapes Bookstore
in Kenton.
Angela is represented by Gallery 114 in the Pearl.
Artist CV
2025: Fiber Art workshop, Second Shapes Bookstore, Portland, OR
2025: Solo exhibition, mixed media fiber art, Keen Garage, Portland, OR
2025: Artist residency, Sou’wester Historic Lodge, Seaview, WA
2025: Group exhibition, Noun as in a Tiny Thing, While on Earth, Portland, OR
2024: Solo exhibition, Leisure Public House, Portland, OR
2024: Group exhibition, Expressions West, Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, OR
2024: Solo exhibition, I’m Glad I Exist, The Society Hotel, Portland, OR (Individual showcase within larger group exhibition for CONTENT 2024)
2024: Group exhibition, Best of Black & White Showcase, Nuwave Gallery, Ellensburg, WA
