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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1984
$500.00
Three Finned Design: This is the first print in a new series released in 2024 by Reg Davidson called "Three Finned." This print features bold colours and a powerful design. Its smaller size allows it to fit beautifully in any space. This is Reg Davidson's most recent print since the release of "Three Watchmen" in 2021.
These designs play on the meanings of many symbols within Haida art. Three fins connect back to the three-finned supernatural killer whale. As well, within each fin there is a design of a human and a raven. Another supernatural killer whale is the raven-finned killer whale, alluded to in this design through the presence of Raven. Reg shared that these designs were additionally inspired by one of his bentwood box designs, where a fin was adorned on each side of a cedar bentwood box.
By Haida Artist, Reg Davidson, Skil kaat’laas:
Reg Davidson, Skil kaat’laas, of Old Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC (b. 1954) of Ts’aahl laanas Eagle Clan began his career as artist around 1969. A master Haida Artist recognized for his numerous and significant contributions to protecting and advancing Haida culture. He is known for producing significant traditional ceremonial objects such as masks, bentwood drums and dance regalia.
Reg’s carvings have been commissioned locally and internationally, and many can be viewed right in BC, including a large sculpture grouping of the Blind Halibut Fisherman at Vancouver International Airport. Over many decades of committed artistry, Reg at his studio, has trained, taught and employed many artists who live on and off Haida Gwaii. With no art schools in Haida Gwaii, Reg has become a mentor of artistic education for younger local artists and has a new collaboration of eco-friendly fashion with Wendy Van Reisen creator of Dahlia Drive called Yaahlguudtsai - Raven, Eagles, Polka Dots; sustainable women's clothing celebrating Haida formline.
