DISCOVERY - Vancouver's Ship by Kwakiutl Andy Everson

Description: Explore the beauty of Vancouver's history with this stunning art card featuring the ship of Captain Vancouver created by Kwakiutl artist Andy Everson. The abstract and experimental style of the painting depicts a tall ship sailing under the moonlight, evoking a sense of mystery and adventure. Measuring at 6 inches by 9 inches, this unframed lithography print is a perfect addition to any art collection, showcasing the rich culture and heritage of British Columbia, Canada. The open edition art card is a licensed reprint, printed on high-quality paper, and does not come with a certificate of authenticity. It is a single piece unit that is perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. This piece is a true representation of the beauty of contemporary art, blending together elements of Indian culture, tall ships, and the moon. Andy Everson was born in Comox, BC in 1972 and named Na̱gedzi after his grandfather, the late Chief Andy Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation. Andy has also had the honour of being seated with the ‘Na̱mg̱is T̓sit̓sa̱ł'walag̱a̱me' name of Ḵ̓wa̱mxa̱laga̱lis I'nis. Influenced heavily by his grandmother, he has always been driven to uphold the traditions of both the K’ómoks and Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw First Nations. In this regard, Andy has pursued avenues where he can sing traditional songs and perform ceremonial dances at potlatches and in a number of different dance groups, most notably the Le-La-La Dancers, the Gwa'wina Dancers and the K’umugwe Dancers. Pursuing other areas of traditional culture has also led Andy to complete a Master’s degree in anthropology. Because the K’ómoks First Nation lies on the border between the larger Salish and Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw realms, his thesis focused on notions and expressions of contemporary Comox identity. His work in anthropology provided him with a background in linguistics which subsequently inspired him to create a company, Copper Canoe, Inc, that specialized in the creation of Aboriginal language media. Andy feels that his artwork stands on par with these other accomplishments. Although he began drawing Northwest Coast art at an early age, Andy's first serious attempt wasn’t until 1990 when he started designing and painting chilkat-style blankets for use in potlatch dancing. From these early self-taught lessons, he has tried to follow in the footsteps of his Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw relatives in creating bold and unique representations that remain rooted in the age-old traditions of his ancestors. The ability to create and print most of his own work has allowed Andy to explore and express his ancestral artwork in a number of contemporary ways. Signatures are part of the printing process. Greeting card type card opens up to write a letter. 6" x 9" Card comes with envelope and mylar sleeve. Image is a licensed print by Island Art. Any questions? Please contact us.

Price: 12.95 USD

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia

End Time: 2024-05-06T20:16:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.37 USD