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This stunning 6" x 9" art card features an embossed copper foil design of a Haida Killer Whale Skaana by renowned artist Bill Reid. The piece is a licensed reprint and is unframed, making it a perfect addition to any art collection.The art card showcases the mythological theme of the Haida culture and is a contemporary piece produced in 2023. The portrait orientation of the piece highlights the intricate details of the embossed copper foil design. This item is a single piece and is not personalized.
Bill Reid(1920-1998) was an acclaimed master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor and community activist. Reid was born in Victoria, BC to a Haida mother and an American father with Scottish German roots, and only began exploring his Haida roots at the age of 23. This journey of discovery lasted a lifetime and shaped Reid's artistic career. The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art was created in 2008 to honour his legacy and celebrate the diverse indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast. Bill Reid infused Haida traditions with his own modernist aesthetic to create both exquisitely small as well as monumental work that captured the public's imagination, and introduced a timeless vocabulary to the modern world. Signatures are part of the printing process. Proceeds of the printing process go to the Estate of Bill Reid. A biography is attached to the back of the card. Greeting card type card opens up to write a letter. Card size is 6" x 9". Papers used are a recyclable card stock. Card comes with envelope and mylar sleeve. Image is an open edition print by CAP. This is a brand new card.
This artwork is copper embossed but has no precious metals within. The design is a story telling tool and or a family crest. The Bill Reid copper embossed series has 7 different designs.
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