{"title":"Natalie Bridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatalie Bridges is a Boston-born artist who has called Costa Rica home for the past 21 years. Deeply inspired by nature and the raw beauty of her surroundings, Natalie works primarily with wood and acrylic, developing a signature technique that begins by burning the wood before layering it with vibrant acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer creative journey began with driftwood sculptures shortly after relocating to Costa Rica. What started as an exploration of found natural materials evolved into basket weaving, sculptural forms, and eventually the distinctive burned-wood surfaces she is known for today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe act of charring the wood both transforms and reveals its natural grain, creating a rich, textured foundation for her expressive painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Natalie, art is a form of therapy and healing process that connects her to the earth, nature, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/1366\/2007\/collections\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-02-11_at_11.38.50.jpg?v=1770982158","url":"https:\/\/galeria1084.com\/collections\/natalie-bridges.oembed","provider":"Galeria 1084 - Fine Art, Jewelry and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}