K'aad Sakíid (Dogfish Headdress) by Danielle Louise Allard (Haida)

Dimensions: 

• Unframed:13 inches x 16 inches (33.02 cm x 40.64 cm)

Material: Limited edition block print, mulberry paper

Year: 2023 

Limited edition: This is a limited edition art print of 24 pieces. 

Design:

Crafted using the block printing technique on mulberry paper, this artwork features the powerful supernatural being, Dogfish, as depicted in Haida oral history. 

This piece draws inspiration from the Dogfish Headdress by Haida artist Corey Bulpitt. This piece pays homage to his craftsmanship and vision. It was commissioned by Haida master carver Christian White, who also mentors Danielle in Haida art. This artwork is a testament to the rich artistic lineage and collaborative spirit within the community.

By Haida Artist, Danielle Louise Allard: 

Since childhood, Danielle has been interested in creating; drawing, painting and building, using any materials she could get her hands on. Continuing her artistic exploration through her youth eventually brought her to choose to study Fashion Design and Fine Arts in post secondary education. The study of art brought a fresh new way of thinking to her life and opened her mind to unlimited ideas and potential; the development of her work benefitted greatly from this and her experimentation began, continuing to utilize all mediums and concepts that intrigued her. As her skills developed and she slowly narrowed her artistic vision, she started to educate herself more about her Haida culture and background. During this time she continued making work for galleries and shows creating acrylic paintings, block prints and mixed media pieces; but, in her spare time, she was reading up on the Haida culture and working on studies of great Haida master artists. She currently resides in Masset, Haida Gwaii, to continue her study of Haida art apprenticing with master carvers and artisans.