“UNHUMAN”- REWIND EXHIBIT

“UNHUMAN”- REWIND EXHIBIT By Angela Haseltine Pozzi and Nicola Bianca Pozzi, 

This exhibit first appeared in the Chessman Gallery during the fall of 2023, during the final stages of construction on LCCC’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 show- So it is back for a “Rewind Exhibit”! 

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, Founder and Former Lead Artist/Artistic Director of the non-profit organization, Washed Ashore, where she designed and created over 85 marine debris sculptures. Angela’s current work is inspired by her daughter, Nicola Bianca Pozzi’s vast portfolio of fanciful drawings.  

Washed ashore is a non-profit organization that creates artwork centered on plastic pollution education and its impact on sea life. The programs mix art and science and aim to encourage recycling and promote awareness. 

The elaborate sculptures that they create represent the marine life affected by plastic pollution. They are made entirely of debris found washed up on our beaches. 

Washed Ashore’s volunteers have gathered over 60,000 pounds of debris. Beach clean ups and the sculptures created from the debris are designed to inspire change and travel around the world. 

Both artists in this exhibit explore the world of imaginative creatures in their own way.
Angela has mixed her love of wearable art and sculpture with social messaging about beached plastic debris to create a unique art experience: such as, wall pieces that include necklaces which are removed to wear and then can be replaced back on the sculpture-creature when done. 

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 resides in both Portland and Bandon, Oregon and now joins her parents, uncle and grandparents as an exhibiting artist.