Native Wolf Serigraph First Nations Limited Edition Print

Description

Measuring 22" x 15" and signed by Northwest Coast Native artist Richard Shorty, this print is titled
Timber Wolf
. It is from an edition of 250 and dated 2007.
Wolves are found throughout British Columbia and are a major part of First Nations myth and symbolism. They are significant for several reasons. First, people respect wolves for their traits of loyalty and unity. They travel in packs and mate for life. Second, wolves are great communicators, and this is admired by many First Nations due to the fact that dance and song are highly valued. Due to their noble traits and presence along the Northwest Coast of North America, the Wolf has been adopted as a primary family crest among many First Nations. The other prominent crest figures within British Columbia’s First Nations are the Eagle and Raven.
Richard Shorty is a self-taught artist, and his crest is Crow. He began painting in 1981 with encouragement from Heiltsuk artist Ben Houstie. In 1981/82, he started learning Northwest Coast design from the book Looking at Northwest Coast Art, and others. From what he learned, he began to develop his own designs. In 1983, Richard moved to Victoria, BC, to learn from other artists. During this time, Richard picked up on his carving techniques, and began to create a style that was a combination of traditional and realistic Native art. Richard's first limited edition print, titled Frog, was produced by the Leona Lattimer Gallery. His work also includes original drawings and paintings. In the fall of 2010, Richard helped complete the largest mural in Metro Vancouver. On the side of the Orwell Hotel, at Hastings and Jackson, Richard worked on this 743-foot mural, which represents Vancouver’s urban Aboriginal population and celebrates Vancouver icons.
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