Sculpture and Carving

Sculpture and Carving

Raven Transformation

This mask is crafted from a blend of various woods, including rich purple wood and durable mahogany. In Inuit culture, ravens hold significant symbolism, often representing transformation and connection between humans and the spirit world. The raven is seen as a trickster and a creator, bridging the gap between the physical and spiritual realms, embodying the deep ties Inuipaq tribes have with nature and their beliefs. This mask not only showcases exquisite craftsmanship but also serves as a reminder of the vital relationship between ravens and the human experience within these communities.

Medium: mahogany and purple hart

Dimensions: 19”by14”by5”

Year completed : 2024

Price: 4,500.00

FireCracker Owl

This is a demonstrating the boom bust population growth attributed to climate change in direct correlation with the lemming populations. This piece depicts the experiences of the owl populations as they experience hardships and changed migration patterns, even into Washington estuaries. It is important to understand the connection of current fuel systems and ecosystem wellbeing in support of Native leadership and wellbeing.

Medium- Red Cedar, and Acrylic Paint

Dimensions- 11 ¼ X 8 ½ inches
Year completed : 2019
SOLD

Arctic Thaw

This mask represents the process of thawing and unthawing. Recently, its harder to predict with more extreme variables. This mask represents the frustration of that experience including the connection to shifting environments by villagers. This sculpture represents the need to defend the planet through widespread efforts to address climate change and settler colonialism.

Medium- Big Leaf Maple Burl

Dimensions-

Price- 2,400.00

Year completed : 2020

Inua

Medium: Red cedar Burl Wood and Acrylic Paint
Dimension: 9.5” X 11” X 3” thick
Year completed : 2020

SOLD

Self Determination Figure

This human figure bust is carvings that promote the significance of endangered mediums and the importance of people in our environments towards pathways to decolonization.

Medium: Big Leave Maple Burl

Dimensions: 3’ X 2’ X 10” thick
5,000.00

Year completed :2021

Aquin

This piece represents Spiritual and physical healing are interconnected and important for overall wellbeing.

Medium: yellow cedar and mahogany

Dimension: 9” x 11.5 x 3 thick

Year completed : 2023
SOLD

Teasing Cousin

Often Inuipaq songs and dances feature a teasing cousin which is a form of endearment and entertainment.
Medium:
Acrylic and Yellow Cedar
Year created: 2013

Dimensions:
5.5" x 4" x 2"
Year completed : 2015
SOLD

Early Morning Walrus

The series highlights the effects of climate change in the walrus populations in the American arctic. Warming seas contribute to the disappearing sea-ice in these regions that contribute to the declining walrus populations. Lack of sea Ice in the late spring months make it harder for walrus to mate. Land base walrus haulouts have also become more extreme, the number of some haulouts reach 35,000 walrus in one place. In these large hall outs trampling events become more common and add the the disparity of the situation. Carving the masks, providing the copper whiskers, and different expressions represent how the shift in elements are impacting walrus experiences concurrent to the cultural and economic experiences of indigenous peoples.

Medium- Alder, Acrylic Paint, and Copper

Dimensions- 18 ¼ X 9 inches
Year completed :2018
SOLD

Point of No Return Red

Signals the need to dramatically change our relationship with earth and each other.

Medium- Alder, Acrylic Paint, Upcycled Resperatore, White Oak, and Seine Net Mending Line.

Dimensions- 11 X 7 ⅛
Year completed :2018
Price- $1,200

Point of No Return Green

Signals the connectivity of Arctic cultures throughout the world and the need to promote closer connections to ecosystems to support carbon sequestration. Green also symbolize the dramatic growth needed to address climate change in an inclusive way, where collaboration is valued.

Medium- Alder, Acrylic Paint, Upcycled Resperatore, White Oak, and Seine Net Mending Line.

Dimensions- 11 X 7 ¾
Year completed : 2018
Price- $1,200

Point of No Return Black

This series is depicting the point of no return for the escalation of temperatures in the arctic and the de-thawing of the permafrost. The dance mask demonstrates the reality arctic peoples are facing as their communities are experiencing unprecedented changes. If permafrost melts is pervasive, it will release large amounts of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, and potentially release release other possible dangers. It is predicted that 1 gigaton of CH4 and 37 gigatons of CO2 will be released into the atmosphere by the year 2100 if climate change is not addressed and human behavior does not change the earth’s ecosystems would fall apart. This exceeds the amount that had been released during the dawn of the industrial revolution. The different colors of the gas masks represent the need to support and listen to indigenous voices as they are among the first to confront dramatic changes. The ring represents a new cycle, with reverence to the continuity of arctic peoples cultures at this juncture as indigenous cultures have ample experience adjusting to dramatic changes.

Signals returning to supporting efforts of indigenous peoples and allies in a respectful way, including re-centering the dialogue around their communities, listening, and recognizing shared responsibilities.

Medium- Alder, Acrylic Paint, Upcycled Resperatore, White Oak, and Seine Net Mending Line.

Dimensions- 11 X 7
Year completed: 2018
Sold

The Elements Mask

Heat and warmth overlay the earth and water. Melting ice caps contribute to greater water, and the force generated is illustrated as a warm concentration gathered at the forehead. The protrusion is a physical representation of the human need to reach out to connect with others and to embrace the elements when the elements are out of balance.

Medium- Alder, and Acrylic Paint

Dimensions- 11 ¼ X 8 ½ inches
Year completed :2018
SOLD

Owl to Person Transformation Mask

This mask is a depiction the relationship of the snowy owl and Iñupiat to the arctic lands. The owls main food staple, lemmings, are threatened by climate change because they need deep fluffy snow to insulate them from the elements of the harsh arctic winter. Lemming population numbers are dwindling under this new pressure and the owls existence is also being threatened because the lemming are a part of their primary diet. Humans are facing a similar fate and our indigenous food systems are under a similar pressure. The owl transformation mask has another layer of meaning as both owls and Iñupia are experiencing dispersion and displacement with the seasons out of balance and diminished food supplies.

Medium- Alder, Red Cedar, White Oak, Acrylic Paint, and Seine Net Line

Dimensions- 18 ½ X 15 inches
Year completed : 2018
Sold

Gathering Strength Mask

This mask represent the momentum occurring in the Inupiaq communities around empowerment, enhancing culture, and transforming emotion into tangible outcomes. Each hole around the mask is a void requiring gathering knowledge and innovations for maintaining hunting fishing and culture that is affected by climate change. The shallow circle around the mask represents coping and resilience to the oncoming hardships that will and are affecting the community, innerstrength of a dynamic people. The mask hints at things to come rooted in deep knowledge and dynancism.

Medium- Alder, Red Cedar, White Oak, Acrylic Paint, and Seine Net Line

Dimensions- 17 ½ X 14 ¼ inches

Year completed : 2018
SOLD

In Our Nature

In Our Nature is a full-scale human figure carving made from a single piece of cedar with depictions of BLM protests, presence of organized labor, and equitable transit including waterways. My inspirations are rooted within traditional Inupiaq carving, which always tell the stories of their time. Life size carvings are not common within arctic regions because of the scarcity of wood. This figure embodies the experiences of workers standing in solidarity with diverse populations. The material, cedar is long-lasting as are the need for true commitment to action and transformative change. The connection of labor to place and people is sometimes overlooked, therefore I thought it important to tell stories using a contemporary version of endangered art. The idea of carrying these values forward is an important aspect of this work and reflects back to workers connections to ecosystem, in the literal sense and a key component to movement building..

Dimensions: 27" wide 6' feet tall and 10" thick
Medium(s) used: red cedar and ink
Price: $60,000

Year completed : 2022

Un-titled

I'm excited to present my latest creation, which embodies the fusion of all my artistic influences. This piece showcases my most authentic artistic expression.

Medium: big leaf maple

Dimensions: 33”by12”by4”

Price: not for sale

King Island Kayak and Frame

Medium: Cedar Doug fir White Oak

Dimensions:
16.5’ x 2’ x 9"

Price: $20.000

Constructed, or instructed how to build 32 skin on frame kayaks inquire.

Missing Spring Walrus

Medium- Alder, Acrylic Paint, and Copper.
Dimensions- 17 ½” X 9 ¼”

Year completed : 2018

Sold

Warm Wind Walrus

Medium- Alder, Acrylic Paint, and Copper.
Dimensions- 15 ⅛ X 8 ¼ inches
Year completed : 2018
Sold

Sold Loon Generations Protector

This piece reflects the effect of Climate Change on bird egg production in the arctic, which is phenomenon that occurs in other parts of the world during warming trends. Producing an abundance of eggs has led to poor egg development and a decrease in healthy offspring. This devastation is more overt in bird populations in the arctic due to the extreme changes within the far north. Centralizing the egg at the center of the carved piece depicts the birds longing to survive and protect their legacy.

Medium- Red Cedar, Brass and Acrylic Paint

Dimensions- 14 ¼ X 7 ½
Year completed :2018
Sold

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