South OC wve Simultaneously beautiful and unsettling

Simultaneously beautiful and unsettling

” 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

a radiant sunburst

South OC wve Simultaneously beautiful and unsettlingSouth 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