Flukes Vision 8×10

Description

This design uses traditional Tlingit colors: bold red and black on a background reminiscent of yellow cedar. At its center is my signature “questioning eye,” surrounded by sweeping curvilinear forms common in traditional Formline design. The overall shape suggests the powerful fluke of a whale breaking the water’s surface.

Formline is the sophisticated visual language developed by Northwest Coast Native peoples, utilizing precisely shaped elements such as ovoids, U-forms, and S-forms that connect according to specific principles. While appearing abstract at first glance, this piece incorporates many elements from traditional Tlingit art in a contemporary composition.

The “questioning eye” motif represents the need to view the world from dual perspectives: as an Indigenous person and as someone living in a contemporary society. Like a whale’s momentary breach, this artwork invites viewers to glimpse Indigenous artistic traditions in unexpected settings.

Flukes Vision originally was painted in Redmond, WA as part of a live art mural project.

 

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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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