A net positive

 Combining an environmental ethic with an artist's aesthetic, the new show by Rebecca Hooper “Weaving Maritime Ropes: Transforming Retired Fishing Material into Art” opens at Lincoln City’s Fiber Art Studio and Gallery this Friday, June 7.

An opening reception will run from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, offering light refreshments and the chance to chat with the artist.

Hooper practices the art of weaving retired fishing and crabbing ropes and nets in her Gypsea Weaver Studio, nestled in Newport’s Aquarium Village. Sourcing materials directly from commercial vessels working out of the Port of Newport, she weaves life into discarded gear, providing an eco-friendly alternative to the landfill. With each creation, she celebrates Newport's maritime heritage while advocating for sustainability.

Hooper makes doormats, baskets, hanging jellyfish and woven tapestry art with reclaimed lines. With a background in weaving cotton and wool, she has been experimenting and pushing this new material to see what it can do. This body of work demonstrates innovation and creativity at its finest.

The show runs through August 4 at the Fiber Art Studio and Gallery, located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. The center is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.