Haida Masterworks II: Niijangaa
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Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery 332 Water Street (Gastown), Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B6
Niijangaa means 'art' or the 'likeness of' in the Haida language. Haida Masterworks II is a dedicated Haida exhibition illustrating how a new generation of artists can emerge from the shadows of their forefathers. This show is the second installment and continuation of the gallery's original exhibition series from 2009.
Featured are new emerging second-generation artists such as Ben Davidson (son of Robert Davidson), Kyran Yeomans (son of Don Yeomans), Vernon White (son of Christian White), Marcel Russ (son of Ron Russ), and Robin Rorick (son of Isabel Rorick) and others; as well as master-artisans Jim Hart, Christian White, Darrell White, Isabel Rorick, Don Yeomans, Reg Davidson, Rick Adkins, Gerry Marks, Jay Simeon, Lyle Campbell, Ron Russ, April White and more.
This exhibition will showcase the 'best of the best' in Haida contemporary works with over 100 pieces in the collection. Media includes Argillite, Yellow Cedar wood, Red Cedar wood, Spruce Root, Sterling Silver, Gold, Serigraphs, Cast Forton and more.
Visit in person or online. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm. For further details, please contact the gallery.