A Group Exhibition on the Power of Color
The deep power of black and the cleansing peace of red are dominant colors in Northwest Coast artwork. Red and black are utilized by tribal artists up and down the Northwest Coast, both in secret ceremony and in the most modern of designs. Black pigment—the background to most formline painting—was traditionally derived from grinding black iron oxide, or from charring animal bones. Red pigment—used for the inner details of figures—came from hematite, vermillion or red lead. These pigments were then mixed with salmon egg oil to produce a durable paint that found its way onto wood, stone and metal objects.
Stonington presents a selection of works by artists who pay homage to these graphic, bold colors and the power they invoke.
Exhibition Dates:
April 5, 2012 - April 28, 2012Involved Artists:
Neeka Cook, Joe David, Alano Edzerza, Jay Haavik, Scott Jensen, Maynard Johnny, Jr., Adam McIsaac, Duane Pasco, lessLIE Sam, Sheldon Skillie, Thomas Stream, Joan Tenenbaum, Henry Van Calcar, Owen and Janet Walker, Loren White
Featured Works
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Duane PascoPileated WoodpeckerAlder, Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Dyed Cedar Bark
- 19"h
- 16"w
- 9.5"d
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Joan TenenbaumRed Horizon Earrings – LargeRed Coral, Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Post
- 1.25"h
- .50"w
- .69"d
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Owen and Janet WalkerHarpoon HeadTrade Beads, Fossilized Walrus IvorySOLD
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Joan TenenbaumHighbush Cranberry PendantSterling Silver, Garnets, Sterling Silver 18 in. Round Omega ChainSOLD
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Joan TenenbaumInuksuit Earrings Red Coral-Black OnyxSterling Silver, Red Coral Chips, 4mm Black Onyx Bead, Sterling Silver French Hooks
- 2"h
- .50"w
- .50"d
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Salmon Trap MarkWestern Red Cedar, Acrylic, Abalone
- 41"h
- 9.5"w
- 2"d
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Reflection of the Eagle
Drying Its WingsBuckskin, Artificial Sinew, Wool, Seed Beads, Deer Hooves, Dew Claws, Beaver Teeth, Carved Wooden Amulets- 29"h
- 43"w
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Maynard Johnny, Jr.Eagle & Salmon PaddleYellow Cedar, Acrylic, Twine
- 61.5"h
- 5.75"w
- 1.5"d
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Henry Van CalcarRaven Transforming into the Round
Inspired by Bill Reid Memorial BoxYellow Cedar, Red Cedar, Acrylic- 10.5"h
- 9.25"w
- 9.25"d
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Henry Van CalcarBox of OwlsYellow Cedar, Red Cedar, Acrylic, Opercula
- 9.5"h
- 8.5"w
- 8.5"d
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Alano EdzerzaThinking Like a RavenOriginal Acrylic Painting on Canvas
- 36"h
- 48"w
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Sheldon SkillieBattle of Seattle – 1856Elk Hide, Acrylic
- 25.13"h
- 25.5"w
- 3.5"d
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Sea Monster ChestRed Cedar, Opercula, Pigments
- 10.25"h
- 15.5"w
- 8.75"d
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Loren WhiteChief’s HatAlder, Handblown Hot Sculpted Glass, Ermine, Fossilized Ivory
- 17.75 (with stand)"h
- 14.75"w
- 14.75"d
$8,500