"Salmon People" 
42" x 14" x 4"
Cold Cast Bronze,
Limited Edition of 8  $3200.00 CDN 
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	artist statement Legend has the "Salmon" as the transportation device for the human sole to the heavens. In this rendition of the salmon, the sole is depicted by the resting body of a human wearing a traditional native death mask for dancing. (the same position of Jesus in the arms of Mary in Michelangelo's sculpture "Pieta")

Todd is doing his wonderful work for the eagles in the city

 

	This Eagle has a print to accompany its travels and can be purchased below or at the following retail outlets and online Spirit Gallery, Horseshoebay Khot-la-cha, Marine Drive, North Vancouver. Hills Native Art, Gastown, Vancouver

Todd Baker 'Eagle' Limited edition Silkscreen of 300 two colors printed on 245 gsm Stonehenge white 100% cotton paper Image size 18" x 24" paper size 22" x 26" released JUNE, 2008 free shipping 100% satisfaction guaranteed $149.00

Eagle legend

Eagle is respected for its intelligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses.


Eagle clan families are traditionally the most prominent, and Eagle chiefs the most powerful. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usually noble characters. Eagle spirits are associated with lofty ideals and the pursuit of freedom.



Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may gather for co-operative whale hunting expeditions, since, unlike the giant Thunderbird, Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone. Eagle may often be depicted with Salmon, one of its favorite foods.



Eagle feathers and down are sacred: traditionally, shamans believed in their healing powers and used them in a variety of ceremonial and ritual contexts, such as honoring a respected guest.



In some Haida myths and legends, Eagle and Raven are close companions and serve as alter egos to one another They are two halves of the great whole, often divided and often united. They are technically equals.



In this design of the Eagle his beautiful, high-ranking legendary wife and the two children Eagle bore with her are incorporated in his wings.

 

Todd Jason Baker 1965 One of Canada’s foremost First nation artists, Todd Baker is the grandson of the (late) great leader and speaker Chief Khot-la-cha (Chief Simon Baker) of the Coast Salish tribe The Squamish Nation located in the beautiful city of Vancouver. With honor and by request he began drawing for his tribe in his preteens and had ‘The National Living Treasure’ Bill Reid critiqued his first instru mental crest design, nd instead of using his thunderbird design as the new logo for the Squamish tribe, he went straight to a limited edition and hasn't looked back. Since then he has done numerous piece for institutions and organizations around the world. These include limited editions for the Peace Federation of Canada, Teachers Federation of B.C., Canadian Lacrosse association, design work for the Heart disease, Diabetes, and Heart and Stroke foundation, the Cancer Society, the Kids fund and the Vancouver Opera House. And his design work can be found around the world. Although thoroughly enjoying his work here, Mr. Baker's heart was in fashion. This passion drove him to begin school in Los Angeles and New York. While attending school at these prestigious institutions he was honored with a trip to Paris for being the most accomplished artist of the school year. He began a new career as a fashion designer and worked for design houses such as Donna Karan and the Gap, and CAD design work for Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, and Lactose. After studying and working for 9 years in Paris, London, and New York, Todd finally came home to his family. Upon his return his dream has been to carry on a cultural tradition of bringing knowledge to the people thru the looking glass of the northwest t coast native art and its legends. Through his art, Mr. Baker has indeed given much to the world.

• Exhibitions:
• 2008  Squamish Rec Center, Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC. 
  
• 2008  Squamish Rec Center, squamish, BC, Canada
• 2008 Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC, Canada
• 2007 Queen Elizabeth Theater, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
• 2006 Capilano Canoe Club, Ambleside, West Vancouver, British Columbia
• 2006  Squamish Rec Center, Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC. 
• 2005 Squamish Rec Center, Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC.   
• Capilano College 2006, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
• Capilano College 2005, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
• 1988 Sinclair Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• invitations, to the florence biennale 2005- 2007

  Galleries Todd's work is located:

  http://www.artcountrycanada.com/

  Tue-Sat 11 - 5.30 p.m.
  Mountain Time
  15 Balsam Avenue -
  Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada T0L 0K0
  
  
  Spirit Gallery - Horseshoe Bay, B.C. - First Nations Jeweler ...
  

  Spirit Gallery features fine art, jeweler, carvings, masks and clothing made by Canadian First Nations people, specializing in the creations of Northwest ...
  www.spirit-gallery.com/

  KHOT-LA-CHA Art Gallery & Gift Shop
  270 Whonoak Street
  North Vancouver, 
  British Columbia, 
  CANADA V7P 1P4
   Tel.: (604) 987-3339
  ax: (604) 988-1930
  Toll Free Number 1-866-987-3339
  E-mail: khotlachaart@shaw.ca

Todd Jason Baker also specializes in logo design, corporate identity,
brochure and collateral design, direct mail, advertising, and web site design.
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