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Name (English only)

George Hunt Jr.

Brief_Bio

b. 1958 Wiwek̓a̱m (Campbell River), B.C. Lives and works in Wiwek̓a̱m, B.C.

Artist Detail - v3

Kwagu'ł; Kwakwaka'wakw
Born in 1958, George Hunt Jr. is a hereditary Kwakwaka'wakw Chief raised in the family's ancestral home of Fort Rupert, BC. Hunt first studied carving, singing and dancing with his father and uncles. As a great grandson of master carver Mungo Martin and grandson of Henry Hunt, George Hunt Jr. has a strong artistic heritage.

George's cultural name is "Nas-u-niz" meaning "Light Beyond the World". It originates from the Nuu-chan-nulth Nation. His grandmother, Emma Hunt, descends from the Mowachat people of Vancouver Island's West coast.

As well as being an accomplished dancer George creates original Kwa-guilth works of art with several types of media. His acrylic paintings on paper and canvas, limited edition serigraphs, carvings in wood and precious metals, traditional dance costumes and original drum designs adorn collections around the world.

He is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA).

Artworks

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ImageTitleDate MadePlace MadeCollectionsMaterialsMeasurementsEditionCredit Line
EagleEagle1981Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 45.80 cm x 37.60 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 110)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Thunderbird and Killer WhaleThunderbird and Killer Whale1984Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 40.60 cm x 37.30 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 150)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Sea KingdomSea Kingdom1981CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 35.00 cm x 48.00 cm103/200Gift of C.A. Bates and Pat Martin Bates
HalibutHalibut1988Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 38.30 cm x 48.20 cm x 0.00 cmP/P ICanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Kwagiulth HalibutKwagiulth Halibut1980Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 58.70 cm x 44.60 cm x 0.00 cmPrinters proof for edition of 200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Le-la-la Dancers (poster)Le-la-la Dancers (poster)1989Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 50.50 cm x 51.00 cm x 0.00 cmP/PCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Sonne Rabe Mensch (exhibition poster)Sonne Rabe Mensch (exhibition poster)1988Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 85.00 cm x 60.00 cm x 0.00 cm-Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
MoonMoon1987Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 43.30 cm x 41.40 cm x 0.00 cmPrinter's proof for edition of 150Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Salmon IISalmon II1985Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 41.80 cm x 37.60 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 200)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Hawk Drum DesignHawk Drum Design1979Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 44.50 cm x 40.70 cm x 0.00 cmP/PCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Morning FlightMorning Flightn.d.Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperAcrylicoverall: 51.00 cm x 65.70 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of John Livingston
Stone ManStone Man1986Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 49.90 cm x 48.30 cm x 0.00 cmP/PCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
ButterflyButterfly1987Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 45.80 cm x 50.70 cm x 0.00 cmPrinters proof for edition of 150Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Raven Releasing the SunRaven Releasing the Sun1985Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 49.90 cm x 37.70 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 175)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Mother and ChildMother and Child1986Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 47.00 cm x 37.90 cm x 0.00 cmPrinters proof for edition of 100Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Sisiutl and ManSisiutl and Man1980British Columbia, CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 57.00 cm x 72.00 cm x 0.00 cmPrinters proof for edition 200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
CormorantCormorant1987Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 48.80 cm x 52.00 cm x 0.00 cmP/P for editions of 140Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Blue HeronBlue Heron1986Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 49.00 cm x 52.00 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 140)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Thunderbird Under the SeaThunderbird Under the Sea1988Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 38.20 cm x 53.50 cm x 0.00 cmP/P I (for edition of 165)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
First BornFirst Born1988Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 38.20 cm x 55.60 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 125)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Stone ManStone Man1986Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 51.00 cm x 48.50 cm1/140Gift from the Collection of George and Christiane Smyth
Sea KingdomSea Kingdom1980Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 38.00 cm x 48.20 cm x 0.00 cm45/200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Sea EagleSea Eagle1989Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 43.40 cm x 38.10 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for edition of 125)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
The Bookwus ArisingThe Bookwus Arising1989Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 58.80 cm x 48.30 cm x 0.00 cmP/P ICanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Hok-Hok and Killer WhaleHok-Hok and Killer Whale1985Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 42.50 cm x 37.70 cm x 0.00 cmP/P (for editions of 125)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
ReturningReturning1983Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 47.00 cm x 44.60 cm x 0.00 cmPrinters proof for edition of 200Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Cannibal and HumanCannibal and Human1993Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaMiscellaneousPaint; deer hide; cedar bark; ermine skin; rabbit skin; grouse feathers; horse tail; abalone; copperoverall: 102.50 cm x 81.50 cm x 0.00 cm-Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
The Early DawnThe Early Dawn1989Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 52.00 cm x 49.00 cm x 0.00 cmPrinters proof of edition 150Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Tlingit ManTlingit Man1981Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 29.20 cm x 44.40 cm x 0.00 cmA/P ii/ivCanada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
Legend of the TsonoquaLegend of the Tsonoqua1982Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; CanadaWorks on PaperSerigraphoverall: 50.6 cm x 45. cmP/P (for edition of 100)Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Grant, Purchased from the Collection of Vincent Rickard
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