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1st Edition
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- Artists
- Houston, Gary
 - Edition Details
| Year: | 2003 | | Class: | Art Print | | Status: | Official | | Run: | 500 | | Technique: | Screen Print | | Paper: | Vanguard Eco Blend, 25% hemp | | Markings: | Signed & Numbered |
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- Series
- Living Tree Paper 2
- Rock the Earth
- Comments
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The image for this print portrays an ideal, rather than the way things are. The image is a totem pole, with the sun on top, a raven below, standing on a bear, who is holding a salmon. Man is seen at the bottom of the pole, supporting the weight. The sun, with an eagle on its forehead, is looking down and giving a blessing to what is below.
I chose to create this image in a stylized Northwest Coast Indian graphic form for several reasons. The first being that I am very attracted to the forms because of their graphic quality. Also, this design has the ability to build a narrative with semi-stylized, abstract forms and shapes. Finally, the subject has a very spiritual link.
This image was made with all hand-cut films, using one for each color. A master drawing was done, and then each plate, or separation, was cut out on a light table. The paper stock was a dream to print on, and the relationship between the paper and ink works very well.
It was a great pleasure to be involved in this project, and to do a loose collaboration with the likes of Emek and Jeff Wood.
-Gary Houston
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| Six Month Average | $29.99 |
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| Average Price | $33.75 |
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| Lowest Price | $28.00 |
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| Highest Price | $42.00 |
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| Original Price | $35.00 |
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| Collections | 18 |
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