Pamela Hignite’s figurative sculpture, We Dreamed of a Safe Haven, along with equally extraordinary pieces, will be available for viewing during an opening reception at the Twenty North Gallery on Friday, August 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Or enjoy the show every Wednesday and Saturday in August, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hignite writes in her statement, “My work is . . . heavily influenced by nature and the human figure.  I have an affinity for the art of primitive cultures. Their imagery is powerful and full of spiritual meaning, which is what I strive for in the sculpture I create.”

To this August installation, Bonnie Zimmer brings, A SHOW OF HANDS, a body of work exploring the image, form, and concept of hands from natural and salvaged materials, such as the Guardian Spirits Vessel (shown). The installation includes Mandala for Mother Earth, a splendid six-foot-square banner of eco-dyed China silk, torched copper, forged copper cut-outs of the artist’s hands, and cotton embroidery floss. Zimmer writes, “While nature is my greatest collaborator, providing me with materials and inspiration, my love of reclaimed materials and the pure joy of “process” are all integral to my work.”