Ḵ'aax̱ada Awg̱a (Shark) - Limited Edition Print
Ḵ'aax̱ada Awg̱a (Shark) - Limited Edition Print
27 1/2" x 22"
Edition of 95
Serigraph
"The title of this print is, "k'aaxada awga", which means "shark" in Haida. I've always been fascinated by sharks - they are beautiful and intimidating at the same time.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I was thinking about our tendency to fear the things we don't understand. However, if we do take the time to understand these things, fear often transforms into respect. And respect is a much healthier emotion to carry around. Minimizing the fear in our lives allows us to evolve and grow more honestly and freely. If we have respect for the potentially dangerous things in our lives, instead of fear of them, we will be able to experience a richer version of life."
-Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown
CULTURAL GROUP:
Haida
BORN:
1983
BIRTHPLACE:
Skidegate, BC
Tyson Brown, or Iljuuwaas, grew up surrounded prominent Haida artists, being the grandson of both Billy Stevens and Bill Reid. He focuses on preserving and perpetuating Haida design principles, while maintaining tradition in a relevant body of work. In addition, he had a formal apprenticeship with renowned Haida artist Robert Davidson. He has created prints and two-dimensional works for over a decade, but has recently expanded to other sculptural mediums. Tyson takes inspiration from different aspects of life, and often relates his work to current events, nature, and the history and stories of his people.
