The Crash of Metro Bus 4311

Archival ink on Epson enhanced matte paper, mounted on archival art board. Black cloth hinges, 4.5 x 53.5 x.5" variable, 2025

King County Metro bus 4311 crashed into the headquarters of Skate Like a Girl during a practice session, last January. There were no injuries. It was embedded in the side of the building for a week before it could be safely removed.
Bus-shaped pages. Accordion binding. Edition of 4

My artistic identity evolves through local history, biology and medical illustration, residing abroad, involvement with diverse ethnic communities, and by exploration of various media and techniques.

My work is historically informed, site-specific, includes social commentary, fiber-art, ceramics, and fabric and photo assemblages. I have created jewelry from beads, found objects and metal; handmade books from discarded materials, unfinished stained glass; and joyful, messy experiments in doodling, drawing, and collage.

Esther Ervin, MFA, is a Seattle-based interdisciplinary artist whose practice includes sculpture, jewelry, book arts, illustration, and installation.
Working across media, she explores themes of environment, local history, and social justice. Her jewelry and mixed-media works have been exhibited regionally and internationally, including in Washington, Oregon, Beijing (China), Vilnius and Palanga (Lithuania), and Legnica and Gdańsk (Poland). Her artistic approach blends traditional craft techniques to address contemporary concerns.