Justin Gibbens, Counterpoint (magpies), 2023.
Field Notes
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center & Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, Port Angeles, WA - To Jul 5
This regional showcase honors Pacific Northwest birds, merging scientific observation with artistic reverence to explore migration, resilience and interconnectedness. Anne Goetzman creates meticulous paintings that bridge science and soul, while Justin Gibbens blends wildlife illustration with traditional Chinese fine-line techniques. Ann Reid contributes hand-cut paper art inspired by rural landscapes and environmental shifts, and Natalie Niblack uses multidisciplinary installations to address climate change through painting and sculpture. Each artist captures the fragile beauty of local avian life in the wild. pafac.org
