Coast Highway Art Collective exhibit Bea Acosta, baskets and River Wilder, photography at 284 Main St. Point Arena

Acosta uses a variety of colored wax linen, beads, cabochons, and recycled jewelry her baskets can bloom into normal-form baskets or creations (non-baskets) incorporating geometric shapes, angles, and negative space.  Acosta says her creations talk to her and soon, the artist and the materials meld, glide, and flow into the existence of a pleasing form.  “I have the knack of combining colors that entice and stimulate the brain,” says Acosta.

“Forms From Nature” will exhibit new work using cordage Acosta has made from local Watsonia leaves, Amaryllis leaves, sea grass, and sweet grass.

Wilder, says “In Limbic Color” is a self-curated series of images chosen from over 30-years of archives for the purpose of exploring and examining her complex relationship with color. Using various photographic techniques, including film, darkroom, and digital capture to first create monochromatic images, Wilder carefully paints in specific colors selected for their emotional impact or narrative qualities.