Daniel Gibson, Light a Candle to the Big Sky, 2026; Limited Edition Print
Employing references to the natural world while speaking to themes of hardships, resilience and freedom, Daniel Gibson's paintings explore a lexicon of symbols that relate to his familial past and his identity as a Mexican-American. Growing up along the border between the United States and Mexico, the artist witnessed the harsh realities of migration beginning at an early age. In an effort to cope with the bleak nature of migrants’ grueling journeys, he turned to his imagination, reshaping reality by transforming the landscapes of Southern and Baja California into dreamlike domains protected by anthropomorphic flora. Based in Los Angeles, Gibson has presented work at the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA; K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong, China; the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, FL; and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA.
Part of an ongoing series, Light a Candle to the Big Sky draws inspiration from the makeshift altars and shrines left behind in caves and other hidden areas where migrants stop to rest, regroup, and pray for a safe journey. Within the composition, vibrantly hued flowers populate a landscape of layered hillsides, while a sun rises above parting clouds. A regular volunteer with the non-profit organization Border Kindness, Gibson notes, "In my art practice, I am always trying to find comfort in the world and a safe place for my mind to wander. My goal is to dive inside myself, pull out a feeling or memory, and place it on a surface like puzzle pieces. My landscapes are imaginary." For this limited edition series, the artist will embellish fifteen prints using oil sticks and oil pastels, introducing additional texture and dimension to each composition.
Daniel Gibson
Light a Candle to the Big Sky, 2026
Archival pigment print
24 x 21 inches
Limited edition of 15 with 5 AP + 2 PP
Signed and numbered by the artist
$400
Limited edition of 15
Hand-embellished, signed, and numbered by the artist
$800
Of ART FOR CHANGE's initiative to support Border Kindness, Gibson adds, "I have been working with Border Kindness for six years. It's an organization that is dear to my heart, as I grew up on the Calexico-Mexicali border where it operates. From school supplies and holiday gifts to legal assistance for asylum seekers, Border Kindness helps with it all."
ART FOR CHANGE will donate a portion of proceeds from each print sold to Border Kindness, an organization providing humanitarian aid, resources, and support to migrants and refugees along the U.S.–Mexico border.
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*Unframed prints ship within 1-3 weeks.
*Framed prints ship within 3-6 weeks.