Birds & Bikes is a collaborative art exhibition that brings together pairs of artists to explore the poetic and mechanical intersections between nature and motion. Each artist duo or group creates a dialogue across dimensions by producing both 2D and 3D work, responding to the shared theme through their individual practices and a collaborative process.

The pairing of birds—symbols of freedom, flight, and organic movement—with bikes—icons of human-powered motion, engineering, and urban life—invites artists to explore contrasts and connections: instinct and design, air and ground, migration and commute. Together, these works examine how movement shapes identity, environment, and imagination.

We are thrilled to highlight a special connection with the City of Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) Art in Public Places program! This exhibition ties directly into their new Birds and Benches Artist Designed Benches Project coming to North Natomas Regional Park. Come see how local creators are reimagining our shared public green spaces!

  • Show Opens: Friday, Oct 2, noon to 5pm
  • Reception: Saturday, Oct 10, 5-8pm
  • Artist Talk with Jibe and City of Sacramento: Sunday, October 25th, noon to 2pm
  • Show Closes: Sunday Nov 1 at 5pm

Join us at Axis Gallery, located at 625 S Street in Sacramento’s historic R Street Corridor, within the Verge Center for the Arts building. The gallery has exhibited innovative contemporary art for over 35 years and continues to serve as a vital space for artists to explore, connect, and share work outside the commercial sphere.

Gallery hours: Friday–Sunday, 12–5 PM