Unknown. Unusual. ‘UnHuman’
Delve deep into imaginative worlds at new Lincoln City exhibit
A fanciful array of otherworldly ocean creatures will be on display at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery when the “UnHuman” exhibit opens this Friday. Oct. 6.
The show opens with a reception from 5 to 7 pm, featuring wine and appetizers as well as the chance to meet the artists, mother-and-daughter duo Angela Haseltine Pozzi and Nicola Bianca Pozzi.
Both artists explore the world of imaginative creatures in their own way. This 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” will be on display through November 19 at the Chessman Gallery, located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, at 540 NE Hwy. 101, available to view from 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call 541-994-9994.
Can’t make Friday’s reception?
Check out the Virtual Gallery Tour, posted this Saturday, Oct. 7, on Facebook @lincolncityculture.
Three’s company
Friday, Oct. 6, will see three gallery receptions within a three-minute walk, as the Pacific Artists’ Gallery and the Artists’ Studio Association hold their own events just across NE 6th Street.
The Pacific Artists’ Gallery will host its Fall Colors Artist reception and open house from 5 to 7 pm, featuring live music, refreshments and live artist demonstrations.
Located at 620 NE Highway 101, the gallery features 25 of the region’s top painters, photographers, jewelers, ceramicists, bronze, wood, assemblage, encaustic and glass artists.
And, located in the same building, the Artists’ Studio Association will unveil its Fourth Quarter Art Show in a reception also running from 5 to 7 pm. All are welcome.