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| Leasa Robson |
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Leasa was born in 1965 and grew up on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada. Leasa's driving force to become a sculptor was inspired by being a third-generation artist, her surrounding environment and the inner desire to be deeply connected to nature
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A long-term fascination with the mysterious and dynamic art of the Canadian West Coast First Nations people, inspired Leasa to transform a block of clay into a young masculine native figure. Each figure is an original piece of art that has been sculptured from clay and cast in fine quality hand tinted porcelain. Each figure boast hand-sculpted and painted facial features, carefully selected glass eyes, natural hair and moveable porcelain limbs. Standing approximately 36 inches or 92 cm in height the figures appears to come to life. Each figure is adorned in authentic costuming representative of the Haida, Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwaguilth and Coast Salish First Nations people of Western Canada. The authentic regalia has been signed by the creating artists and identified with their cultural affiliation.
All figures are presented on a custom-designed, hand-chipped and carved cedar base inlaid with a sterling silver eagle medallion. A hand-chipped carved cedar collector's book containing a letter of authenticity, artist biographies and cultural information is presented with each figure. Due to the rarity and uniqueness of each piece, these fine art works are only offered in exculsive investment limited editions. |
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Haida Peace & Welcome Dancer
Created in 2005 92 cm height, 46 cm X 46 cm at base. |
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The Haida Peace & Welcome Dancer was modeled from a live model and historical photos. The figure is cast in fine-quality, hand-tinted porcelain and features hand painted facial features, glass eyes and natural hair. The Welcome Dancer's authentic regalia boasts an exquisitely detailed hand-carved eagle frontlet created by First Nations Master carver Wayne Thomas. The Eagle frontlet headdress is adorned with ermine fur and inlaid abalone shell. A hand-carved talking stick, which signifies the Canadian West Coast Salmon run accompanies the dancer. The authentic button blanket regalia, designed by Haida artist Susanne Campbell, displays the Haida eagle crest on the back of the blanket. This ceremonial blanket is exquisitely detailed in genuine mother-of-pearl buttons and glass beads. The dance skirt features the traditional copper design accompanied with dance leggings, are detailed with Dentalium Shell ties and bone beads. Designing artists sign each piece of the dancer's regalia.
The Haida Welcome Dancer is presented on a custom-designed hand-chipped carved yellow cedar base inlaid with a sterling silver eagle medallion by First Nations silver artist Nancy Dawson. A hand carved cedar collector's book containing certificate of authenticity, artist biographies and cultural information is presented with this figure.
Due to the rarity of the costuming, this fine art piece will only be offered as an exlusive investment limited edition. |
Mowachaht Maquinna Whaler
Created 2004 92 cm height 46 cm X 46 cm at base |
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The Maquinna Whaler features hand sculpted and painted facial features, glass eyes and natural hair. The Maquinna Whaler features an authentic hand woven cedar bark Whaler's regalia woven by Nuu-chah-nulth weaver Alice Sam. The regalia is finely detailed with sinew ties and bone beads. The Maquinna Whaler's Hat features exquisite detailing in the potlatch finial and in the intricately woven traditional whaling scene, which is interwoven into the hat's design. The Maquinna hat was only worn by the whale hunters and is identified with the Historical figure Chief Maquinna who wore this style of hat. In addition the Whaler is holding a hand carved Yew Wood Harpoon by master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Chief Dixion Sam. This Harpoon has an attached hand woven cedar bark rope. |
Coast Salish Kingfisher Dancer
Created 2004 92 cm, 46 cm X 46 cm at base. |
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Coast Salish Kingfisher Dancer is featured as a Spirit Guide, which makes a brief appearance in the modern day Coast Salish ceremonial potlatches. The Kingfisher Dancer was modeled from a live model and cast in fine quality, hand-tinted porcelain. The dancer features hand sculptured and painted facial features, glass eyes and natural hair. The Kingfisher's headdress is carved out of yellow cedar and modeled after an authentic Coast Salish Kingfisher mask by Coast Salish Carver Marvin Thomas. The dancer is adorned with an authentic button blanket dancer's regalia designed by Coast Salish artist kristina Britnell. The regalia displays a Salmon Crest design on the back which is exquistiely detailed in Mother of Pearl buttons. A contemporary feather design is featured on the dancer's skirting which is detailed with hand stiched Mother of Pearl Buttons. The Dancer is holding a hand carved yellow cedar Salmon Tail paddle. |
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| 教育程度与个人自传 |
| Leasa's education in sculpting began nearly 20 years ago. In 1988 she studied with professional sculptor Peggy Walton Packard from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In 1989 she ventured south to Los Angeles to receive instruction from professional sculptor Lewis Goldstein. Two years later Leasa traveled across the Atlantic to train with professional figurative sculptor Martine Vaugel of New York at her studio in France. |
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| 未来的展览 |
Current Showings 2006.
Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver,BC, Canada.
Miriloma Resort, Victoria, BC, Canada
Awards
Winner of Juror's Choice Award for Haida Peace and Welcome Dancer, Sidney Fine Art Show 2005. |
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