Back country art featured at Dahmen

The exhibit for the month of April at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is “Northwest Back Country, Fin and Feathers” featuring artists David Gressard of Moscow and John Bergen Jr. from Peirce. Using different mediums, each artist achieves great detail in their art.

John uses a torch and welder, and Dave paints with acrylic paint and brush. The opening reception will be April 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit continues through April 29.

Gressard graduated from the University of Idaho with degree emphasizing art and biology. He is an avid bird watcher and enjoys getting into the back country of the Northwest whenever possible.

Bergen, a retired Potlatch welder, is the artist who created the 10 stainless fish that grace the design of the Clarkston Entry Project on the corner of Bridge and Diagonal streets.