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Erica Gibson has a penchant for the unique and mysterious. In her mixed-media sculptures, she begins with reclaimed and vintage objects, then adds hand-sculpted faces from clay to bring them to life. Thoughtful and introspective, real and imagined, she coaxes out stories from these intriguing objects. Whether an old box, a wooden gill net float, or an antique old clock passed down generations, she weaves the objects' stories together with her own to create enchanting and enigmatic stories. Having a reverence for the earth and the complexities of human emotions, she fuses together work that strives to create a connection between both our planet and the people on it.
"I'm captivated by old objects and inspired by myth, magic, and philosophy. I love finding old wooden objects that I can embellish to tell a story. I've always seen the possibilities of turning a collection of seemingly mundane materials into something enchanting." - Erica Erica has exhibited her artwork in galleries, art fairs and alternative spaces throughout the Pacific Northwest. Raised in the Seattle area, she now lives in Portland where she has resided over 20 years. She has hosted art classes and demos teaching painting, sculpting and creative reuse. Follow on Instagram @ericagibsonart for the most current sculptures, events and works in progress. ................................................................................................................................................................................ Representation RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial Street Astoria, Oregon ................................................................................................................................................................................ Events Next Life: An Upcycled Arts Show Alberta Street Gallery July 6 to 24, 2023 1829 NE Alberta St. Portland, Oregon Terra Incognita Land Art Exhibition August 19 to 27, 2023 Troutdale, Oregon www.verdancyproject.com/terra-incognita "Another Realm" Group Art Show Sidestreet Arts Gallery October 2022 140 SE 28th - Portland, Oregon Artist Residency at The Verdancy Project March 27 to April 2, 2022 Troutdale, OR Buckman Art Show & Sale April 9, 2022 320 SE 16th Portland, OR Blind Insect Gallery 2020 2841 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR Buckman Art Show & Sale March 7 & 8, 2020 320 SE 16th Portland, OR Siren Nation Art Festival November 11, 2019 McMenamins Kennedy School Portland, OR |