Description: WIND (Thunderbird)by Joe WilsonOne of the four part "Elements" series10" x 10" overall size.Matted black, added detail bevel. Joe Wilson is a talented young Coast Salish artist, born and raised at Koksilah, near Duncan on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He began his interest in art in elementary school. He began carving at seventeen and was influenced by such talented artists as Simon Charlie and Tim Paul. Joe was also taught by Jim Gilbert. A soft-spoken young man, his work speaks of confidence and strength and he has developed a unique and original style. His colors too, are bold and unconventional, yet extremely appealing and rich. His work is not only authentic by native traditions, it is also an artistic communication link between cultures. Joe's talent will continue to bring him the recognition that is reserved for outstanding artists. An accomplished , world renowned artist and accomplished artist and carver, Joe has been an advocate for H.I.V. / A.I.D.S. and is on the board of directors for K-w-am-Kw'um-S'uli - Strengthening Our Spirit (S.O.S.) . They meet regularly with staff and members from Aids Vancouver Island (Victoria) for education, support and to welcome all peoples living with H.I.V. into a caring environment. With the help of medications, Joe has been living with the virus for over ten years. "This has been a wake up call for me and has given me a whole new perspective on life. This can happen to anyone. I pray to God every night, to take nothing for granted and to give thanks for every good thing. I feel that my life calling is to help people with the disease, however possible through my artistic gift." PRINT SPECIFICATIONS:10" x 10" outside dimension is a frame friendly, standard size.Matting is high quality precision cut.Mylar dust sleeved.Artist biography attached to the back. .The artist's signature is part of the printing process.This is an "open edition", a legitimate licensed product.
Price: 27.88 USD
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
End Time: 2024-02-09T19:09:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Joe Wilson
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Small
Signed: No
Title: Wind
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Original/Licensed Reprint: Licensed Reprint
Region of Origin: British Columbia, Canada
Framing: Matted
Subject: Mythology, Wind, Thunderbird
Personalize: No
Type: Print
Year of Production: 2023
Item Height: 10 in
Theme: Mythological
Style: Indian, Primitivism, Coast Salish
Features: Open Edition
Production Technique: Lithography
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Culture: Salish
Item Width: 10 in
Handmade: No
Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
