Made a Myrtlewood burl, copper wire, and porcelain, this piece was purchased in New York during the Smithsonian show. It's one of my favorite pieces…
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by Aarnaquq , August 10, 2009—12:00 AM
Topics: Aarnaquq, Alaska, Alaskan, Alaskan Native, Art Show, Awards, Burke Museum, Eskimo, Fellowship, Harvard, Pacific, Pacific Northwest, Plaza, SWAIA, Santa Fe, Southwestern Indian, Yup'ik, exhibit, indiginous, indiginous peoples, native american, news, rental, sculpture
Reminder - the Santa Fe Indian Art Market is coming! August 22 & 23. As a 2009 Fellowship recipient I'll be located on the green in the Plaza this year. Please stop by and see my new work and say "hi."
Remember: there's something for all budgets in my booth! And, don't forget about our art rental and leasing program. If you've been waiting to get a large piece, now's the perfect time.
If this piece is approved by the committee, it's what I'll be donating this year for the gala…
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by Aarnaquq , June 4, 2009—12:00 AM
Topics: Aarnaquq, Alaska, Alaskan, Alaskan Native, Eskimo, Pacific Northwest, Parka, Phillip Charette, Yukon, Yup'ik, clay, fur, hunter, indiginous peoples, mixed media, native american, sculpture, wood
I've not done nearly enough small pieces over the past few years, which has been unfortunate because it has left out those who want to own art in the $500 price range, or who simply do not have the room for the larger pieces.
So, now I'm building a series of these smaller sizes, in the area of 10 _ 11 inches, and I'm loving it! There are so many things I get to do with them, and it gives me the chance to be creative in different ways. And, I love that more people will get the opportunity to enjoy my work in their homes and workplaces! Look for more...
I've added three of these smaller pieces to my "Other" gallery, and I hope you enjoy them…
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by Aarnaquq , May 19, 2009—12:00 AM
Topics: Aarnaquq, Alaska, Alaskan, Alaskan Native, Eskimo, Pacific Northwest, Phillip Charette, Seattle, Yukon, Yup'ik, indiginous, indiginous peoples, native american, news, sculpture
The Burke Museum is supporting the efforts of the 100 year anniversary of the Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition that took place in 1909, but they are doing so from the perspective of indigenous peoples of Alaska, and the impact on their culture and lives. They invited me to participate at the beginning, and part of what they asked for was a mask that they could hang during the exhibit.
I supplied the piece titled "Poisoned" because it felt to me like the right piece. I built this piece of art as a statement about how white collectors and curators (including large museum, and you know who you are) inflicted serious and lasting damage on the artifacts of indigenous peoples…
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