Salmon and Spear
DateApril 1996
Maker
Manuel Salazar
First Nations, Cowichan, born 1966
Label TextSalazar draws his inspiration from the striking graphic features of historic carved Coast Salish spindle whorls, from which he and other Salish artists reconstructed Salish styles. Shown in profile, the salmon here are articulated with patterns of U-shapes that make up their anatomies. The spear form in the center is constructed with the same shapes, creating a unified design.
Object number2018.29.111
Provenance[Pacific Editions Limited, Victoria, British Columbia]; purchased by Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell, Seattle, Washington, Nov. 21, 2007
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, INKED! Northwest Coast Silkscreen Prints from the Colwell Collection, Mar. 5 - Dec. 12, 2021.Credit LineGift of R. Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell
DimensionsSheet: 19 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (48.9 x 47 cm)
image diameter: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
MediumSilkscreen on Stonehenge cover White rag
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