This is a Northwest Coast Indigenous limited edition silkscreen print entitled "The Elders" by Gitxsan artist Trevor Husband. It depicts Eagle and Raven, which are often referred to as "love birds" in Northwest Indigenous cultures because several Nations are divided into Eagle clans and Raven clans. To this day, Ravens can only marry Eagles, to ensure diversity in the community.
This print measures 20" x 20", and is from a run of 100 produced in 2022. Shipping is included in the price.
Trevor writes of this piece: "I find that these figures are present in many other cultures’ mythology. Eagle and Raven could be Thor and Loki. Buffalo and Coyote. God and Lucifer. There are opposing energies between the two, but together they bring a balance to the world. And these energies are old, have been here since the beginning. That’s why I named this piece 'The Elders' because they have been working for the people since the beginning to help us stay in balance."
Trevor Husband is a Gitxsan artist born and raised on Haida Gwaii. His mother's family is Cree from Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan, and French. His father's family is Gitxsan, English and Scottish. Trevor moved to Vancouver when he was 18, where he engaged in a number of creative pursuits including creative writing, music, and acting. After 15 years in Vancouver, he settled in the Cowichan Valley and began to focus on visual art, taking up apprenticeship under Coast Salish artist Herb Rice. He has since learned from renowed artists Corey Bulpitt and Ernest Swanson. Trevor works primarily in wood, but has also created metal sculptures and silkscreen prints. When he's not carving, Trevor works at the Duncan Native Friendship Centre mentoring high-risk youth.
"native love birds", "haida lovebirds", "native wedding"