ARTIST BIO

Paige Pettibon is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tacoma, Washington, whose work reflects her Black, White, and Salish heritage (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes). While Pettibon began her creative journey as a painter, her practice has since expanded to include sewing, creative writing, digital art, and jewelry making. Known for her distinctive figurative style, her work explores themes of identity, culture, and the intersections of her multicultural background. Through an exploratory approach, Pettibon continuously embraces new techniques and ideas, fostering dialogue and connection through her art.

Her work has been exhibited at prominent venues such as the Tacoma Art Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, Stonington Gallery, the University of North Carolina, the University of Washington, the University of Puget Sound, North Seattle College, Surrey Art Center, and the Kraken Iceplex, as well as galleries throughout the Puget Sound region. Her jewelry line, Plain to Sea, enjoys strong support from collectors nationwide.

Pettibon’s artistic practice is rooted in building community and bridging cultural connections, using art as a powerful tool for storytelling and allyship.