From December 15, 2017 to February 10, 2018 Regional Artists bring the beauty of Elliott State Forest birdlife to the Coos Art Museum! This exhibit is a collaboration of 15 regional artists who have created life-like sculptures out of textiles and needle-felt art. Each species of bird represented is a native bird of Elliott State Forest. Organized by Portland artist Suzanne Moulton “Birds of the Elliott” is part of “Project Bird Baby Nest”. Project Bird Baby Nest aims to keep the importance of Public Lands and protecting wildlife fresh in the minds of kids, families and communities with fun and engaging events and regionally made products that support wildlife awareness. As an Oregon local wildlife and toy artist, Suzanne Moulton fell in love with Elliott State Forest and started Project Bird Baby Nest to celebrate the forest’s many natural treasures. Suzanne Moulton’s art has been displayed in the National Horse Racing Museum, The Hyde Collection, Kansas City Art Institute’s Traveling Collection, National Society of Illustrators New York, and The Portland Art Center. Additionally, Suzanne Moulton has professionally designed rod puppets, theatrical sets, furniture and product design. She is also an experienced stop motion puppet artist, and has worked on films such as Frankenweenie, ParaNorman and Coraline.
