Ancestral Spirit 8×10

Description

This design features the Tlingit Killer Whale “Kéet” with an Eagle “Cháak” embodied within it. Both animals hold deep cultural significance in Tlingit tradition, representing powerful ancestral connections.

The artwork is created using Formline, the distinctive visual design language of the Tlingit people. Formline is characterized by flowing, curvilinear shapes including ovoids, U-forms, and S-forms that fit together to create balanced, harmonious compositions. This traditional artistic style has been passed down through generations, adapting and evolving while maintaining its cultural foundations.

The integration of Eagle within Killer Whale symbolizes the interconnectedness of Tlingit clan relationships and honors the Eagle moiety, one of the two primary Tlingit social groups alongside Raven.

This print is based on the original “Ancestral Spirit” artwork, which I painted as a 43-foot wide mural on Kevin’s Car Wash in Ferndale, Washington. The public installation brings traditional Tlingit imagery into everyday spaces, creating opportunities for cultural recognition and appreciation within the community.

 

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All artwork is printed using archival-quality giclée printing techniques on 100% cotton acid-free paper. This museum-grade process ensures exceptional detail, color accuracy, and longevity for your artwork.
• Printed to the edge when possible to allow flexibility in mounting or framing
• Signed by the artist
• Packaged with a rigid backer board in a clear protective sleeve
• Includes an artwork description card

Materials
Paper: 320gsm 100% cotton, acid-free archival paper with a subtle textured finish
Inks: Archival pigment-based inks with 100+ year color permanence rating
Printing: Giclée process that captures fine details and subtle tonal variations

Quality Assurance
Each product is individually inspected to ensure color accuracy, clarity, and perfect reproduction of the original artwork. We maintain strict quality control standards to deliver gallery-quality items every time.

Environmental Commitment
We print on demand to minimize waste and use eco-friendly packaging materials whenever possible. Our printing process is designed to have minimal environmental impact while ensuring maximum product longevity.

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