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Beau Dick

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1955-2017

Artist Detail - v3

Kwakwaka'wakw
Chief Beau Dick, acclaimed as one of the Northwest Coast’s most versatile and talented carvers, was born in Alert Bay, BC where he lived and worked. Reaching out beyond the confines of his own Kwakwaka'wakw culture, Dick explored new formats and techniques in his work, including painting and drawing. His work can be found in private collections as well as museums, including the Canadian Museum of Civilization (Gatineau, QC), the Heard Museum (Phoenix, AZ), the Burke Museum (Seattle, WA), the UBC Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Dick’s work has been exhibited most recently at Documenta 14, Athens (2017), Lalakenis/All Directions: A Journey of Truth and Unity (2016) and Witnesses: Art and Canada’s Indian Residential Schools (2013) at the Belkin Art Gallery, Sakahan: International Indigenous Art (2013) at the National Gallery of Canada, 75 Years of Collecting: First Nations: Myths and Realities (2006) at the Vancouver Art Gallery and Supernatural with Neil Campbell (2004) at the Contemporary Art Gallery (Vancouver). In 2012, Dick received the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation’s VIVA Award for Visual Arts. From 2013 to his passing in 2017, Dick was Artist-in-Residence at the UBC Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, with his studio in the Audain Art Centre. (excerpt from Belkin Gallery "Celebrating Beau Dick", April 2017)

Artworks

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ImageTitleDate MadePlace MadeCollectionsMaterialsMeasurementsEditionCredit Line
Tokwit PuppetTokwit Puppet1996‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkAcrylic and horsehair on cedaroverall: 81.5 cm x 24.5 cm x 15 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Bumble Bee MaskBumble Bee Mask1983‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkAcrylic and fur on woodmask only: 15.5 cm x 13 cm x 8 cm; overall: 21.5 cm x 30 cm x 8 cm; stingers: 12 cm x .5 cm x .5 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Trance Mask (Shaman)Trance Mask (Shaman)1987‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkAcrylic and horsehair on red cedarmask only: 23 cm x 20.5 cm x 10 cm; overall: 68 cm x 39 cm x 10 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Ridicule MaskRidicule Maskbefore 1985‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkAcrylic, cedar, cedar barkmask only: 31 cm x 19.5 cm x 12.5 cm; overall: 45.5 cm x 24 cm x 12.5 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Primitive Grouse MaskPrimitive Grouse MaskPrior to 1985‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkacrylic paint and cedar strips on cedarexcluding cedar strips: 35 cm x 41 cm x 6.5 cm; overall: 35 cm x 45.5 cm x 6.5 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Grouse MaskGrouse MaskCirca 1983‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkcedar, acrylic, and feathersoverall: 49 cm x 30 cm x 22.5 cm; feather A: 30 cm x 6.5 cm; feather B: 29 cm x 6 cm; feather C: 21 cm x 7 cm; feather D: 29 cm x 6 cm; mask only: 33.5 cm x 15.5 cm x 22.5 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Salmon SpiritSalmon SpiritBefore 1997‘Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, CanadaWoodworkAcrylic paint on cedaroverall: 43 cm x 36 cm x 19 cm-Gift of David and Diane Reesor.
Untitled (Paddle)Untitled (Paddle)n.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.10 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of G.A. Mintz
ShellsShells1987Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 50.80 cm x 37.30 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 125)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
OwlOwl1978Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 45.90 cm x 37.30 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 80)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Untitled (Paddle)Untitled (Paddle)n.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.40 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of G.A. Mintz
ReflectionReflection1977Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 52 cm x 42.5 cm; image size: 15.5 cm x 10 cm; overall: 37.10 cm x 27.80 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 100)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
MusselsMussels1987Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 59 cm x 44 cm; image size: 40 cm x 25 cm; overall: 50.90 cm x 37.40 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 125)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
BearBear1979Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 45.50 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm49/195 unlimitedGift of G.A. Mintz
Creation of the MoonCreation of the Moon1976Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 45.80 cm x 25.40 cm x 0.00 cm31/200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
PaddlePaddlen.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.00 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cmUnlimited editionCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Untitled (Paddle)Untitled (Paddle)n.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.30 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of G.A. Mintz
The Breakfast GiverThe Breakfast Giver1977Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 52 cm x 42.5 cm; image size: 15.5 cm x 10 cm; overall: 37.20 cm x 27.60 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 100)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
WhaleWhale1978Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 64.5 cm x 54 cm; image size: 31.5 cm x 31.5 cm; overall: 45.70 cm x 43.00 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 200)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Si-Si-Utl and Tli-Sli-Gi-LaSi-Si-Utl and Tli-Sli-Gi-La1976Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 43.00 cm x 43.00 cm x 0.00 cm98/200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Ga ak Sto LisGa ak Sto Lis1986Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 67.5 cm x 67.5 cm; frame: 61 cm x 61 cm; image size: 28 cm x 28 cm; overall: 48.20 cm x 51.00 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (edition of 175)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
PuffinsPuffins1988Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 51.00 cm x 66.00 cm x 0.00 cmP/PCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Kwa-Giulth OwlKwa-Giulth Owl1976Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 51.00 cm x 61.00 cm x 0.00 cm152/230Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Untitled (Paddle)Untitled (Paddle)n.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.00 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of G.A. Mintz
SisiutlSisiutl1981Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 29.40 cm x 68.40 cm x 0.00 cm1/1 P/P (edition of 200)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
RavenRaven1977Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 0.00 cm x 0.00 cm x 0.00 cm68/190Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Untitled (Paddle)Untitled (Paddle)n.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.40 cm x 37.90 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of G.A. Mintz
Khen KhoKhen Kho1980Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 28.50 cm x 69.50 cm15/200Gift from the Collection of George and Christiane Smyth
Circle of HandsCircle of Hands1986Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 59 cm x 59 cm; image size: 29 cm x 30 cm; overall: 40.50 cm x 37.40 cm x 0.00 cm1/1 P/P (edition of 200)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
NahanagilasNahanagilas1993/08/01Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 53.00 cm x 64.00 cm x 0.00 cm1/1 P/PCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Kwakiutl SwanKwakiutl Swan1975Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 33.10 cm x 50.60 cm x 0.00 cmEdition of 150Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
BearBear1977Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 45.80 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm107/195Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Untitled (Paddle)Untitled (Paddle)n.d.Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 11.30 cm x 38.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of G.A. Mintz
Kwa-Giulth OwlKwa-Giulth Owl1976Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 42.00 cm x 57.00 cm x 0.00 cm7/230Gift of William Langlois
Khen KhoKhen Kho1980Gwayi (Kingcome Inlet); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphframe: 46 cm x 86.5 cm; image size: 26 cm x 64 cm; overall: 29.10 cm x 69.20 cm x 0.00 cm24/200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
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