1 / 13
2 / 13
4 / 13
“I’ve always been fascinated with the natural world,” said Gibson. On her belly as a child, she would examine the delicate joints on blades of grass — dismantling them, weaving them, inspecting them. In nature, she discovered her passion for art and sought inspiration there.
“There’s so much outside that is used in regular art today, and we don’t always recognize that.”
“There’s so much outside that is used in regular art today, and we don’t always recognize that.”
5 / 13
6 / 13
“Salmon connect us all. They are in our waters, on the beach, in our forests, in our freezers.
Salmon are a part of who we are,” says Gibson.
Intrigued and inspired, Gibson decided to combine her passion for natural elements with her interest in wearable arts and fashion. She began collecting, dreaming and eventually, imagining a dress adorned with Alaska’s wild beads.
​
Salmon are a part of who we are,” says Gibson.
Intrigued and inspired, Gibson decided to combine her passion for natural elements with her interest in wearable arts and fashion. She began collecting, dreaming and eventually, imagining a dress adorned with Alaska’s wild beads.
​
7 / 13
“We don’t give creativity credit in our society as much as we should. Being creative helps you find new solutions to old problems that can be used in everything: budgeting, city planning, any aspect of life, healthcare, anything,” Gibson said.
8 / 13
9 / 13
10 / 13
11 / 13
Salmon enter our lives in formidable and sometimes surprising ways. Alaskans’ devotion to these loyal fish feels familial, unwavering and strong. Just like salmon.
Some face proudly into churning seas in pursuit of a commercial haul. Others force themselves awake at an ungodly hour, shuffling in their slippers to check on fragrant smokehouses. Gibson crafted an original dress from twenty thousand salmon bones.
Some people call this devotion crazy. Alaskans call it love.
Some face proudly into churning seas in pursuit of a commercial haul. Others force themselves awake at an ungodly hour, shuffling in their slippers to check on fragrant smokehouses. Gibson crafted an original dress from twenty thousand salmon bones.
Some people call this devotion crazy. Alaskans call it love.
13 / 13
