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Exhibit at the International Surf Museum
I hope you can join me for my exhibit at the International Museum of Surfing in Huntington during the March Art Walk. If you attend please check in and say you are there for the Dark and Light exhibit for a wristband that will allow you to partake in the food and drinks. I will exhibit about 10 pieces and the Hawaiian Alai'a (Deck and Bottom Images) painted by me and shaped by Jon Wegener. Email subscribers and museum members get 20% off all works.
Holiday thank you prices and deals to followers and clients!
You can find the deals posted daily until December 24th at my Facebook Fan Page here. Just 'like' it to qualify.
Nathan Gibbs' 'Gaviota Ghost' painting is the Featured Gift for the Surfrider Foundation KickStarter Campaign "The Twenty"
Click on painting to preview in larger size.
Donate $10,000 - LIMITED TIME OFFER TAKE HOME ART BY NATHAN PAUL GIBBS "Gaviota Ghost", an original work 12" x 72" by renowned southern California enviro-surf artist Nathan Paul Gibbs, is graciously offered as a reward to the first person to donate $10,000 (cash or check) to our project. "Gaviota Ghost" is a diptych, acrylic on wood and handsomely framed by the artist.This limited time offer is valid Tuesday November 20 – Thursday November 29th only.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
Ships within the US only
The Paipo sold for the third highest amount in auction to benefit Surf Aid International out of 21 boards. $1700. Headed to a museum.
The lucky buyer of the work, (pictured here left, with Jon Wegener and I) bought it along with other boards. It will be in a new Surf Museum in Del Rey Beach, Florida.
Here is the other side of the Paipo for the Surf Aid Board Art Auction
Again, this will be oiled to bring out the color of the rich Sequoia and the nice grain of the Paulownia.
Here is the Paipo for the Surf Aid Auction. (TOP)
It will be oiled to bring out the rich Sequoia color and the grain of the Paulownia white wood.
First Sequoia Alai'a Sold...
This was the first board that Jon Wegener and I collaborated on. It sold before it was even finished.
Thanks for supporting Surf Aid International.
Second Sequoia Alai'a Sold.
Thanks to a buyer from Malibu on their purchase of mine and Jon Wegener's creation.
Board sold on just the second day of exhibition. One day shorter than the last...
Coming September: Assemblage Exhibit at Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art
Your invited to come by at the First Thursday Art Walk to see a collection of wood and found object assemblage pieces reflecting a world vision of surf, politics, and cultural messages. Here is one of the pieces to be exhibited among others.
"Urban Runoff: Michael Manley" 30"x96" Mixed Media on Panel
I created a story board of the old Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley. Here is what it says: Michael Manley was a flashy, flamboyant smooth talking politician. Coming from a family of prime ministers, his propaganda lured and spellbound audiences. He was given the biblical nickname Joshua who was hailed as the politician prophet coming to save Jamaica's people. He was highly Socialist however, and having sympathy towards Cuba and the Soviet Union, fell on disfavor with the IMF and Western Allies. When the needed loans for Jamaica did not go through Jamaica was close to bankruptcy. After being defeated in 1980, he opposed the new ruling party and continued to champion the rights of the poor. He always secretly accused the United States for destabilizing Jamaica because of his support fro Cuba and the USSR. Here are quotes on the piece. "We put PEOPLE first", "You need CASH to care". This depicts Mr. Manley coming into Trenchtown represented by the big headed parade costume. The irony shows that someone who tried to do too much, hurt more than he helped.
The finished Sequoia and Paulownia Alai'a for the Surf Aid Board Art Benefit.
Check back to the site for pricing information and description of the art concept of this board.
