Cori Savard

Cori Savard (Yahgu’laanaas Raven clan) was born in Haida Gwaii in 1985 but spent most of her childhood and adolescence in Quebec and Ontario. She frequently visited the extensive Northwest Coast exhibition at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. This, along with consistent teaching by her mother, allowed her to remain connected to her Haida culture and roots. At the age of 15, Cori returned to Haida Gwaii and attended her first potlatch.

Cori was invited to attend a long series of design courses taught by Haida master Robert Davidson. She worked very diligently to master the style and skill of the art and was eventually rewarded with a scholarship from the YVR art foundation.

At 20, Cori began a formal apprenticeship working with renowned Haida artist Reg Davidson (brother of Robert Davidson) in Old Masset. She learned the carving techniques applicable to masks, sculptures and monumental works, taking part in multiple totem pole projects.

Cori now lives and works from her home studio in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii and maintains a working relationship with her mentor Reg. She also spends time learning from and working with Ben Davidson, expanding her knowledge and skills in painting and carving in his studio and gallery in Skidegate.

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Sgaana Soahlaan Sdings
Cori Savard (Haida)

Edition /125 Available framed for $900 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "Sgaana Soahlaan...

Edition /125 Available framed for $900 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "Sgaana Soahlaan Sdings means Two Finned Killer Whale. The imagery in this print focuses on the two dorsal fins. Attached to the body of the whale, they have no control over their direction or destination. The thin lines around the design represent the spray and the water that rolls off the body of the whale as it emerges from the depths to take a breath. With this new energy, it continues its journey, facing an ...

$450.00

State of Emergence
Cori Savard (Haida)

Edition /100 Available framed for $1,150 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "Butterfly is ...

Edition /100 Available framed for $1,150 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "Butterfly is known as Raven's companion. Travelling with Raven and aiding them in many of their adventures. Before becoming the voice of reason for Raven, Butterfly experiences a state of transformation. From which they emerge as a better version of themselves. Personal growth is a journey we all embark on. It is a constant state of transformation. As we become better versions of ourselves, we inevitably encou...

$550.00

“Ḵ’aay.yas Gan Unsid” (Elders’ Knowledge)
Cori Savard (Haida)

Edition /150 Available Framed for $800 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly.   “Where does ou...

Edition /150 Available Framed for $800 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly.   “Where does our knowledge come from? To whom are we accountable for its survival? As we continue the work of reclaiming our culture, we honour the Ancestors’ teachings. We honour the Elders who carry this knowledge forward for us. We honour the children who will one day take up this work. From time immemorial we have accepted this responsibility. Our potential is illimitable when we listen to, and learn from on...

$300.00