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BASED IN THE HEART OF HAIDA GWAII SINCE 1984
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A rare, original work by Haida artist Danielle Louise Allard, apprentice to Christian White.
Inspiration Behind the Octopus Paddle: Danielle Louise Allard’s Núu K’ud Gusdlaang (Very Hungry Octopus) is built around the behaviour of the octopus itself. The flowing layout, the crossing tentacles reaching toward the clamshell, and the shifting colours all echo its movement in water. The octopus's head is rendered in a rich colour gradient that draws you in immediately. The turquoise and gold details add highlights, giving the paddle a sense of motion from tip to base.
Designed with intention and brought to life with Allard's refined abilities in painting, this piece stands as a unique original — a rare example of technique and storytelling working together.
Artwork 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. She currently resides in Masset, Haida Gwaii, to continue her study of Haida art apprenticing with master carvers and artisans.
