Drift in and see some art in Manzanita

An especially well-assembled group of artists, Mandee Schroer, Chris Steinken and Bill Atwood, will show their work as part of the September Exhibition at Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery, opening on Thursday, Sept. 4.

An opening reception will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Painter and printmaker Schroer presents an assemblage exhibit for the show. She exhibits internationally and teaches at Portland State University and Clackamas Community College. Assembly merges Schroer’s interests in painting, printmaking and design. She creates three to seven layers of oil-based ink, building each print plate by plate to create complex compositions where geometric and organic forms interact in a dynamic visual dialogue. Her process embraces both control and chance, resulting in works that are simultaneously deliberate and serendipitous.

Portland-based artist and graphic designer Steinken explores the transformative forces of

weather and time in his work. His series “A Preponderance of Pareidolia” focuses on driftwood, a subject which has long fascinated him. Pareidolia, the phenomenon of seeing recognizable shapes in random forms, inspired him to incorporate suggestive imagery into his paintings, some obvious, some hidden, inviting viewers to discover their own interpretations.

Astoria-based Atwood presents the collection “Ripples.” He draws inspiration from family life, exploring figurative forms and emotional landscapes. His recent sculptural work incorporates metal and reclaimed glass bottles, materials that capture transparency, fluidity and fragility. His intuitive process allows these organic shapes to emerge naturally, creating evocative forms that reflect both personal experience and the natural world.

The exhibit will run through September 27 at the Hoffman Gallery, located at 594 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita, open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm. For more information go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.