Unknown. Unusual. ‘UnHuman’
Delve deep into imaginative worlds at Lincoln City ‘Rewind’ exhibit
The “Unhuman” exhibit, with art by Angela Haseltine Pozzi and Nicola Bianca Pozzi, will be on show in the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s Chessman Gallery through May 12.
Sound familiar?
The works first appeared in the gallery in the fall of 2023, during the final stages of construction on the center’s new plaza. The building was shut for almost a month while the parking lot was paved and not many people were able to view this fantastic exhibit. So, Gallery Director Krista Eddy is giving people another shot at seeing the show.
This mother-and-daughter exhibit embraces fanciful creativity and wild imagination with otherworldly creatures depicted through graphic works, sculptures, wall pieces and jewelry.
Angela Haseltine Pozzi is the founder of Washed Ashore, a non-profit organization that creates artwork centered on plastic pollution and its impact on sea life. The group’s programs mix art and science and aim to encourage recycling and promote awareness.
During her time as the organization’s lead artistic director, Haseltine Pozzi designed and created more than 85 marine debris sculptures. Made entirely of debris found washed up on West Coast beaches, these elaborate sculptures represent the marine life affected by plastic pollution.
Haseltine Pozzi’s current work is inspired by her daughter’s vast portfolio of fanciful drawings.
For this exhibit, Haseltine Pozzi has mixed her love of wearable art and sculpture with social messaging about beached plastic debris to create a unique art experience. Works on display in “UnHuman” include sculpted creatures wearing necklaces that guests can try on during the show.
Nicola Bianca Pozzi is a pen-to-paper artist. Her graphic work reflects her unique imagination, pulling inspiration from the natural world and diving into the fantasy world. She divides her time between Portland and Bandon and now joins her parents, uncle and grandparents as an exhibiting artist.
“Unhuman” is on show through May 12 at the Chessman 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.
What else is going on inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center?
• The Fiber Arts Studio/Gallery features an inspiring exhibit about modern textile design and manufacturing By Susan Webb Rebecchi showing the design process from initial sketches, design layout and painted artwork to printed textiles.
• The Art Kit pick-up space is full of new art kits, as well as a display of Hogwarts Castle made out of Lego, complete with a scavenger hunt and many magical items for sale to benefit the Art Kit Program. This fun, free, family friendly experience will remain on display through the summer.
• Riley Hoagland’s impressive “Vivid Existence” 3D paintings have been moved to the hallway display area for a few more months of viewing just in case you missed them during the past six weeks in the Chessman Gallery.