SG Studio Gallery

Visit me at:
303 Cascade Ave. Suite B
Hood River, Oregon

Experience the art of Suzanne Gibbs in a private art space with a peek-a-boo view of the Columbia Gorge. Call/Text 541-253-1258 for an appointment.

I am an artist, author, and advocate for creativity based in Hood River, Oregon. I studied Graphic Design at Carnegie Mellon University, Communication at the master's level at the University of Portland, and Studio Fine Art (MFA) at Claremont Graduate University.

I am currently creating Stitch & So: a contemplation of repair and renewal. This series of small works is made with paper, paint, and thread.

My previous series include Shhh: say nothing an honest look at silenced voices, Dot Dilemma: incessant internal chatter that matters and Three Squares a Day: a look at art not made in the kitchen.

In each of these series, my abstract works hold cantankerous snippets of visual information in an attempt to make sense of what I feel is a chaotic world. Having grown up outside of the United States in both Mexico and Brazil I bring a larger cultural view to everything I do and make. My idealistic philosophy is that everyone ought to be able to thrive and have their voices heard.

The physical nature of being human fascinates me. I can be found in local yoga or Pilates classes and spending time outside hiking and in other pursuits in nature.

In addition to making art, I make and ship SuzZine monthly. This publication is created to inspire tender stories and critical thinking, while also being just plain fun. I believe that receiving personal mail is a sweet antidote to everyday life!

A zine is a self-published booklet, like a mini-magazine (and pronounced like the last part of magazine or "suz-zeen"). SuzZine is 8 pages or more. Made full of stories, essays, drawings, games, and creative idea starters. Sometimes included is small art or tools for making your own art.

A little known secret:
Mail me a Zine and I will mail you one in return, free! Yes, free.

A second secret:

Mail me a few USA stamps and I will drop a SuzZine in the mail for you.

Something that is not really a secret:
I love mailing art!