{"title":"Gallery Featured Artwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected works by Robert Davidson, Preston Singletary, and Marilyn Hank.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glass-sculpture-p-singletaryc-killer-whale-totem-18x6x4","title":"Limited Edition Glass Crystal Killer Whale Totem by Tlingit Artist Preston Singletary – #10\/12 (C)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of Indigenous art with this Limited Edition Glass Crystal Killer Whale Totem by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary. Numbered #10 of 12.   This sculpture reflects the powerful symbolism of the Killer Whale in Tlingit culture. Perfect for collectors of Native American and Indigenous glass art, this beautifully crafted totem represents both traditional craftsmanship and modern artistic innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 18\" x 6\" x 4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtist statement: \"When I began working with glass in 1982, I had no idea that I'd be so connected to the material in the way that I am. It was only when I began to experiment with using designs from my Tlingit cultural heritage that my work began to take on a new purpose and direction. Over time, my skill with the material of glass and traditional form line design has strengthened and evolved, allowing me to explore more fully my own relationship to both my culture and chosen medium. This evolution, and subsequent commercial success, has positioned me as an influence on contemporary Indigenous art. Through teaching and collaborating in glass with other Native American, Maori, Hawaiian, and Australian Aboriginal artists, I've come to see that glass brings another dimension to Indigenous art. The artistic perspective of Indigenous people reflects a unique and vital visual language that has connections to the ancient codes and symbols of the land, and this interaction has informed and inspired my own work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy work with glass transforms the notion that Native artists are only best when traditional materials are used. It\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ehas helped advocate on the behalf of all indigenous people -- affirming that we are still here -- that that we are declaring who we are through our art in connection to our culture. My work continues to evolve and connect my personal cultural perspective to current modern art movements, and I have received much attention for striving to keep the work fresh and relevant. I have been honored that my success has inspired other artists from underrepresented indigenous cultures to use glass and other nontraditional materials in their work and hope that I can continue to encourage more innovation in this area as my career progresses.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preston Singletary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39703757291654,"sku":"Consignment #CZ21-18","price":18000.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6735\/products\/BTJ0931PrestonPiece_CZ21KWweb.jpg?v=1646258740"},{"product_id":"adam-tooyuk-baleen-basket-with-swan-2","title":"Adam Tooyuk Baleen Basket with Swan - 5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-woven and intricately carved by Inupiaq artist Adam Tooyuk, this Baleen Basket is adorned with a unique Swan finial, made of ivory. Expertly crafted in Point Hope, Alaska, this basket is a work of art that honors the traditional techniques and skills of the Inupiaq people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Dimensions: 5\" W x 5\" L x 4,75\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaleen baskets are a highly-prized and skillful art form of Northern Alaskan Inupiats. Baleen is a flexible material from the inside of the bowhead whale, who uses a filter system (bowhead whales don't have teeth) to help process plankton and small fish. 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