South OC wve • Plastic snap closure

• Plastic snap closure

or California dreamin’

” Nathan Gibbs unleashes a surreal seascape where myth and modern life collide

blending into bursts of color and movement that suggest both the physical and emotional power of the water

approx 24x24x2

South OC wve • Plastic snap closureSouth OC by Nathan Gibbs is a layered mixed media surf painting that plays with the tension between structure and spontaneity. Centered around a silhouette of a surfer bathed in amber glow, the piece is surrounded by earthy textures, geometric shapes, and found object elementsincluding a map of Orange County. The words Orderly, and enough subtly anchor the work in a poetic juxtaposition, inviting viewers to contemplate balance, risk, and identity in