"Salmon
People"
42" x 14" x 4"
Cold Cast Bronze,
Limited Edition of 8 $1900.00 CDN
Free shipping included, Worldwide
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artist statement
Legend has the "Salmon" as the transportation device for the human soul to the heavens, because the salmon is one of the innocent beings of creation, and as they climb the rivers to spawn and expire, they are also traveling closer to heaven helping the soul even more to its final destination.
In this rendition of the salmon, the soul is resting in the body just as jesus was placed in Mary's arms in Michelangelo's sculpture 'Pieta'.
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Todd has been selected as one of the Artists for the Kunamokst West Coast Mural Moisaic to be unveiled at the 2010 Winter Olympics in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Todd has completed his panel and you can see his panel #18 at www.muralmosaic.com/kunamokst.html |
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Todd is doing his wonderful work for the eagles in the city
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This Eagle has a print to accompany its travels and can be purchased below or at the following retail outlets and online
Spirit Gallery, Horseshoe bay
Khot-la-cha, Marine Drive, North Vancouver.
Hills Native Art, Gastown, Vancouver |
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'Unity'
This eagle can be found on West Gorgia and Bute.
Artist Statement
This eagle contains many clans in its wings, and with the love of the east coast tribe colors I also wanted to include the east coast in this majestic bird sculpture. all tribes and clans come together in unity.
All Sculptures Painted by Todd Baker
are in the new book By Steve Miller
This book is available for purchase at www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/992788 or you may pick up a copy at our office at 3981 Oak St, Vancouver, BC.
Inside you will find 256 pages full of photos displaying all the Orcas, Spirit Bears & Eagles that adorned the streets of British Columbia along with stories of how the projects came about.
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This Eagle was was transformed into a musical instrament by styeve Miller and Rick Harper and the wonderful contribution from Tom Lee Music.
In this Eagle I wanted to incorporate music visauly somehow? flowing? thin it came to me. With a little adjustments to our customary shapes, I was able to transform regular U-shapes and Oviods into musical notes and keeping the West Coast native Flare. |
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- Limited edition Silkscreen of 300
- two colors
- printed on 245 gsm Stonehenge white 100% cotton paper
- Image size 18" x 17"
- paper size 22" x 26"
- released JUNE, 2008
- free shipping
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
$149.00
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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 his two children 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 instrumental
crest design, and 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 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
coast native art and its legends. Through his art, Mr. Baker has indeed given much to the world.
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- Exhibitions:
- 2009 Indian & Northern Affairs Canada, CANE Artisans Fair
- 2009 Chief Joe Matthias Center, 100 Lower Capilano Road, NV, BC, Canada
- 2009 Indian Affairs First nations
- 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
Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Galleries Todd's work is located:
270 Whonoak Street
North Vancouver,
British Columbia,
CANADA V7P 1P4
Tel.: (604) 987-3339
Fax: (604) 988-1930
Toll Free Number 1-866-987-3339
E-mail: khotlachaart@shaw.ca
Inukshuk Gallery
A Div. of Gallery Indigena (Vancouver) Inc.
101-1551 Johnston St
Vancouver BC V6H 3R9
TEL: 604-681-5016
FAX: 604-681-5121
e-mail: Vancouver@galleryindigena.com
Art Country Canada
Tue-Sat 11 - 5.30 p.m.
Mountain Time
15 Balsam Avenue -
Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada T0L 0K0
Spirit Gallery 
6408 Bay Street
Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
V7W 2H1
TELEPHONE (604) 921-8972
165 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7
CANADA
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Phone: 1-604-685-4249
Fax: 1-604-682-4197
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