Robert Davidson, whose Haida name is Guud San Glans (Eagle of the Dawn),
was born in 1946 in Hydaburg, Alaska. He moved with his family to
Massett on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) in 1947 and lived there
until 1965 when he moved to Vancouver to complete his education. In
1966 he met Bill Reid and soon after, began an 18-month apprenticeship
that launched his career as an artist. He is a master carver of totem
poles and masks and works in a variety of other media as a printmaker,
painter and jeweller. He is also a leading figure in the renaissance of
Haida art and culture. An impeccable craftsman, his creative and
personal interpretation of traditional Haida form is unparalleled. He
has received the Order of British Columbia and in 1996, was awarded the
prestigious Order of Canada.
Sea Anemone, 2015
serigraph, ed. 100
full bleed: 20” x 15”
$1100.00
This serigraph, based on a painting by the artist, shows his ability
to interpret old forms through abstraction, paring an image to essential
lines, elemental shapes and a strong use of colour.
Looking Back at Where We Came From, 2000
serigraph, ed. 99
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There is Light in Darkness, 2012
serigraph, ed. 100
full bleed: 41” x 21”
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