However, in the 1920s, his art found a broader audience as he produced more miniatures and paintings. Through a balanced reading of the historical period and James' artistic production, Ronald W.

The anthropological trailblazers worked to help us understand Kwakwaka’wakw art and customs on their own terms.

Maynard Johnny, Jr. with a piece of his art, a steering paddle called Granddaughter Orca. The Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw artist is known for his use of bold, bright colours and line work.

Kwakwaka'wakw carver's world view loud in clear in new book A deep but interesting dive into Beau Dick work and the traditions that were his foundation.

Gallery Network Shop the Show: Artist Beau Dick’s Carved Masks Blend Traditional Kwakwaka’wakw Techniques With Pop Culture Influences The exhibition is on view at Vancouver's Fazakas Gallery ...

On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal speaks with Marianne Nicolson, an artist and activist of the Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw First Nations. They discuss ways that Marianne uses art ...

And while the paintings anticipate surrealism in their Freudian attempts to defy or overthrow the father figure, the Kwakwaka’wakw art communicates honour and respect for ancestors.

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“In the Kwakwaka’wakw culture, we don’t have a word for art. This is living, breathing art,” said Linnea Dick, leading a tour through the exhibition for the first time.

Their language, art, and culture were driven underground. In 1904, the Kwakwaka'wakw, now the Namgis First Nation, were believed to number fewer than 200.

A young Kwakwaka’wakw carver who learned from masters in his community is being honoured as an emerging artist.

Deeply rooted in the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation, the late artist, activist and teacher Beau Dick produced dozens of works in his lifetime from his home in Alert Bay. His art is now being ...