Faces in the Sand
The Tribby Arts Center in Fort Myers, Florida, gave visitors an opportunity to explore the gorgeous seashell mosaics and sculptures of Anna Chan at the “Faces in the Sand” exhibition. Anna headlined this event in 2025 with a four-year body of work never before shown.
Along with works infused with Anna’s passion for endangered animal species, there were works that are inspired by nature. “My artwork showcases sand and seashells primarily collected from New York and Florida beaches,” Anna says. “It is an opportunity to learn about the marine life found in our beaches as well as the wildlife which they come to represent through my sculptures.”
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The exhibit was curated by Marge Lee, a veteran of the museum art world, and the show was intended to be inspiring, thought-provoking, and a call to respect and love the nature that surrounds us all. Anna says the event space was dynamic and varied, with some works high on the wall and some low to the ground surrounded by loose sand to recreate the experience of discovering the art on the beach.
If you’re a shelling enthusiast, shell artist, or just a lover of beautiful art, this was a rare opportunity to see shell art at a professional level.
See more of Anna’s art at bit.ly/annachandesign, AnnaChan-Art.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @annachandesign.
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This article appeared in Beachcombing Magazine Volume 49, the July/August 2025 issue.
