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Raven Stealing the Sun

December, 1974

First Nations, Gitxsan, born 1949

The Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Art, located at the K’san Historical Village, opened in 1967 and became a locus of art activity, including printmaking. The school developed a distinctive graphic style characterized by innovative compositions, narrative elements, and stylized formlines. Stephens trained here and was also an instructor. With Ken Mowatt, he illustrated a notable book of Gitxsan legends, Weget Wanders On, a visual narrative of the adventures of Weget (Raven) as he encounters many beings on his journeys. Here, Raven is seen in human form.

Silkscreen

26 x 20 in. (66 x 50.8 cm)

Gift of R. Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell

2018.29.125

Provenance: [Pacific Editions Limited, Victoria, British Columbia]; purchased by Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell, Seattle, Washington, Nov. 3, 2006

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, INKED! Northwest Coast Silkscreen Prints from the Colwell Collection, Mar. 5 - Dec. 12, 2021.

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