Stonington Gallery invites you to dive below the surface with our July exhibition Beneath the Waves featuring art that celebrates the beings who call the ocean their home.
Artists represent the powerful entities who control the ocean and its bounty in Indigenous traditions, such as the Chief of the Undersea world in Kwakwaka’wakw legend, or Sedna, Mother of the Sea in Yup’ik stories. These powerful figures are often associated with the riches from the oceans, reflecting the interconnectedness between those on land and those under the waves.
Dangerous denizens also lurk; the Giant Pacific Octopus, who, like the mythic Kraken, capsizes boats, bringing seafarers down to the depths in Tlingit legend. Or Pugmis (the Wild Man of the Sea), who commands fear and respect as he attracts the spirits of those who have drowned.
More familiar faces, such as the Harbor Seal, Sea Turtle, and Orca, can be found swimming through the art of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. These creatures are often known for accompanying figures from legends on their travels between land and sea, helping bridge the two realms.
These works honor the vital coexistence between the lives of our aquatic neighbors, and our own ashore.
Exhibition Dates:
July 1, 2024 - July 27, 2024Featured Works
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Raven SkyriverIncoming Tide (Harbor Seal)Freehand Sculpted and Sandblasted Glass
- 6"h
- 16"w
- 5.5"d
$4,000 -
Kelly CannellReflectLimited Edition Serigraph
- 22"h
- 30"w
$520 -
Troy KwakseesthalaKiller Whale PaddleRed Cedar, Acrylic, Abalone, Copper
- 64"h
- 7.5"w
- 1.34"d
$6,800 -
Raven SkyriverAdrift (Green Sea Turtle)Freehand Sculpted and Hand Carved Glass, Metal Stand
- 14.5"h
- 27.5"w
- 30.5"d
Price upon request -
Robert DavidsonHappy Blowhole (1992)Limited Edition Cast Bronze
- 12"h
- 14.25"w
- 14"d
$24,000 -
Dennis AllenSea Cruiser PaddleOpen Edition Hand Carved and Painted Yellow Cedar, Acrylic
- 59.5"h
- 4.25"w
- 1"d
$6,000 -
Kelly CannellSymphony of the SeaLimited Edition Serigraph
- 30"h
- 30"w
$590 -
Raven SkyriverTogether (Sea Otter Mama and Baby)Freehand Sculpted Glass, Metal Stand
- 10.75"h
- 24"w
- 8.63"d
$10,400 -
Troy KwakseesthalaḰumugwe’ MaskRed Cedar, Cedar Bark, Acrylic, Copper
- 40"h
- 23"w
- 17"d
$8,800 -
Stan HuntMan from the Sea Mask (1980)Red Cedar
- 10"h
- 7"w
- 5.25"d
$2,800 -
Raven SkyriverBolt (Pacific Squid)Freehand Sculpted Glass, Metal Stand
- 5"h
- 17"w
- 9"d
$7,500 -
Paige PettibonCrystal Blue TidesFrosted Glass, Glass Beads, and Silver
- 3.5"h
- .75"w
$110 -
Paige PettibonSea Foam Tides EarringsFrosted Glass, Opal, Pearls, and SIlver
- 3.75"h
- .75"w
$110 -
Paige PettibonWhale Tail DanglesAbalone, Pink Shells, Gold-Filled Findings, Bone
- 4.18"h
$195 -
Raven SkyriverBristol (A Collaboration with Preston Singletary) -Sockeye SalmonBlown and Sand Carved Glass, Metal Stand
- 13"h
- 22"w
- 7"d
$25,000 -
Raven SkyriverPilot (Pilot Whale)Blown and Hand Sculpted Glass
- 17"h
- 28"w
- 8"d
$11,900 -
Maynard Johnny, Jr.ProtectorLimited Edition Serigraph
- 30"h
- 30"w
$1,200 -
James MadisonSalish HalibutLimited Edition Giclée Print
- 22"h
- 22"w
$200 -
Raven SkyriverSounding (Blue Whale Tail)Freehand Sculpted Glass
- 17"h
- 18"w
- 6"d
$6,900 -
Dennis AllenOrcas on a JourneyOpen Edition Hand Carved Red Cedar, Acrylic
- 25.75"h
- 46"w
- .75"d
$8,000 -
Dennis AllenEye of the Kraken PaddleOpen Edition Hand Carved Yellow Cedar, Acrylic Paint
- 66.25"h
- 7.75"w
- .75"d
$2,600 -
Fred FulmerHow the Chookaneidee Earned the Rights to Use the Devilfish as One of Their Clan SymbolsLimited Edition Bronze
- 15"h
- 9"w
- 5.5"d
$6,500 -
Dave KetahNatsilané Yadí, Kéet Sʼé – Child of Natsilané, the First KillerwhaleAlder, Copper, Horse Hair, Opercula, Abalone, Acrylic paint
- 14.5"h
- 9"w
- 8.5"d
$4,500 -
James MadisonSacred SeaEtched Glass, Hemlock Wood Base
- 25.25"h
- 14"w
- 7"d
$2,300 -
Trevor HusbandInto the DeepLimited Edition Giclée Print
- 20"h
- 15"w
$120 -
Kelly O'DellAmber TideSculpted Glass
- 9.5"h
- 17"w
- 5"d
$6,500 -
Preston SingletaryFirst People (Collaboration with Raven Skyriver) – Eagle DesignFree-hand Sculpted and Sandcarved Glass, Metal Stand
- 7"h
- 10"w
- 9"d
$9,800 -
Thomas StreamAleutian DreamLimited Edition Giclée Print
- 22"h
- 30"w
$475 -
Dennis AllenSea Puppy (Dogfish)Open Edition Hand-carved and Hand-painted Yellow Cedar Panel, Acrylic Paint
- 20"h
- 48"w
$5,000 -
Freda DiesingShark or Dogfish Design (1978)Limited Edition Serigraph Silkscreen
- 23"h
- 17"w
SOLD -
Dennis AllenA Very Deep Sea Monster Brought to the Surface PanelOpen Edition Hand Carved Yellow Cedar, Acrylic
- 59.25"h
- 15"w
- .75"d
$7,000 -
Allie HighCourageLimited Edition Serigraph
- 20.63"h
- 27.88"w
SOLD -
Preston SingletaryShark PaddleLimited Edition Serigraph
- 30"h
- 11"w
$300 -
Allie HighYou Are My BreathLimited Edition Serigraph
- 26"h
- 22"w
$175 -
Allie HighSeal of ApprovalLimited Edition Serigraph
- 17"h
- 22"w
$160 - Contact Us to Special Order -
Thomas StreamSea GripperLimited Edition Giclee
- 22"h
- 30"w
$475 - Contact us to special order