Artist Steve A. Bash created a single visual composition that combines multiple photographs into one unified storytelling piece, creating a rich tapestry. Derived from the French word coller (“to glue”), collages traditionally involved physically cutting and pasting pictures onto a backing surface such as canvas. In the hands of a skilled artist, a photo collage can tell intricate stories and convey complex themes, making it a powerful medium for artistic exploration. The selection of images, the arrangement, and the use of color all contribute to the overall impact, inviting the audience to engage with the piece and discover new narratives within. Ultimately, a well-crafted photo collage serves not only as a decoration but also as a meaningful reflection of the human experience, celebrating moments both big and small.
Modern collage artwork flows using templates to arrange images into grids, overlapping layers, or freeform shapes.
Steve A. Bash briefly worked at Disneyland as a toy soldier, was involved in scouting, and umpired Little League. He attended the University of California and graduated with a degree in Biology. Steve had a lifelong interest in science and an extensive science book collection totaling hundreds. Steve made Seaside his home for nearly 45 years. He had a lifelong passion for art of all mediums. He reached prominence as a photographer, particularly of the Oregon coast, and was highly regarded as an abstract collage artist. He was featured often in several art galleries in Seaside and Cannon Beach. He passed away in October 2025.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
Featuring original works in an exhibition titled LAYERED.
NW artist Melissa Jander introduces simplified shapes and looser brushwork. “For this series, I “layer” familiar things: flowers, silver, and pottery. Ordinary objects carry associations of changing seasons.”
Bob Kroll, a photographer, presents a trio of sandhill cranes and writes: “There is an Oregon/Washington connection, where they stopover during their migration along the Pacific Flyway to their overwintering areas.“
Diane Copenhaver primarily paints abstract works using acrylics on varied surfaces. She uses layers of paint to create texture.
Agnes Field curates a captivating display of Steve A. Bash’s innovative collages in a posthumous retrospective that weaves a compelling saga through a meticulously layered review of the seasons. Each artwork invites viewers to explore the intricate interplay between nature and human emotion, showcasing how changes in the environment echo the complexities of our lives. This exhibition not only highlights Bash’s unique artistic vision but also encourages a deep reflection on the cycles of life, inviting guests to revisit their own experiences across the ever-shifting landscape of time and memory.
Vanessa K. Stokes was introduced at Fairweather’s when she was fifteen, as an artist to watch. A self-taught Oregon artist who creates specific, themed art, Stokes will speak about her “Layered” series. Her talk will cap off the 2026 Art Walk cultural season.
Live acoustic guitar and songs by Seaside musician Jason Lambert, 5- 6 p.m.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
In the Historic Gilbert District
Of downtown Seaside, Oregon
Celebrating twenty years of arts and culture on the Oregon Coast.
Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations, offering an ever-changing, amazing visual experience.– Seaside Signal, 2006
Open hours
Thursday through Saturday, 11-5
Sunday 11- 3
Monday 11-3
Tuesday 11-3
Closed Wednesdays
