Blue Bird (Guerrilla XL Series), mixed media collage with wheatpaste on a wood panel, by local artist Joshua Jenkins
Dimensions: 24" x 30"
"This mixed media collage is part of my ongoing series Guerrilla XL, created in celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the gallery that has supported and represented me—and so many other local voices—over the years. At its core is the iconic bluebird, a tribute to the gallery’s logo and the spirit of community, creativity, and resilience it represents.
Layered into the piece are fragments of my personal artistic journey: photographs of past works sold through the gallery along with scraps from my on-going Guerrilla blocks series. The collage also includes subtle nods to the space itself—like the image of the gallery owner's beloved dog, who has become the unofficial mascot, and snippets of local street art and graffiti that can be seen around town.
This work is both a thank you and a reflection—on how far we've come, what we’ve built together, and the textures of a shared creative life that continues to evolve."
-- Josh Jenkins