Don Yeomans Raven's Visit 1990 Print Northwest Coast Native Haida Art Signed

Description

Don Yeoman's is a Haida jeweller and printmaker, but he is arguably best known as a wood carver. In this image, the main figure is holding an adze. This is Raven holding this carving tool, and it represents inspiration. Within Haida culture, Raven is a creator and trickster...he is at the center of most myths and creates change through his impulsiveness and wit. Titled '
Raven's Visit
' this print may be interpreted as Yeomans' vision of the creative impetus: Raven inspiring him to carve!
This striking vintage print measures
20" x 17 3/4"
and is from a small edition of 125. It is signed by the artist.
Don Yeomans was introduced to Northwest Coast art by late Haida artist Freda Diesing. In 1976, he studied at Langara College in the Fine Arts program. Don then apprenticed under accomplished Haida artist Robert Davidson. His design The Frog People Fleeing from the Black Bear was chosen to be included in the Northwest Coast Indian Artists’ Guild graphic collection. In 1978, he helped Robert Davidson produce four totem poles for the Charles Edenshaw Memorial Longhouse in Masset, BC. In the 1980s, Don completed a two-year apprenticeship with celebrated Gitksan artist Phil Janzé. He learned engraving, chasing, casting, and repoussé techniques during this time. In 2007, Don received a commission to create a 40-foot totem pole at the Vancouver International Airport. In 2008, he carved a 20-foot totem for the McMichael Gallery's permanent collection, which interwove traditional iconography and totemic animals with different modern modes of communication, including a cell phone, laptop, and an MP3 player. Don has become one of the most accomplished Haida artists working today.
"Trace Yeomans", "Don Yeomans", "Douglas Reynolds Gallery", "Haida Art Vancouver", "
2335 Granville St"