This article reviews several Chelsea gallery exhibitions, focusing on Mary Ann Unger's monumental sculpture show 'Across the Bering Strait' at Berry Campbell, which features her hydrocal-over-steel works exploring themes of feminism, anthropology, and the natural world. It also covers 'En Route' at Rosebud Contemporary, a group exhibition of abstract painters Rifka Milder, Meg Hitchcock, and Ketta Ioannidou, each reflecting on artistic journeys through their work.
These reviews matter because they highlight the enduring relevance of underrecognized feminist sculptors like Unger and the ongoing dialogue between personal history and abstraction in contemporary painting. The exhibitions underscore Chelsea's role as a vital hub for both historical rediscoveries and emerging artistic voices, offering audiences layered experiences that connect art to broader cultural and existential themes.