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Philip Gray was born and raised in Vancouver and has been carving since 1999. He is a member of the Killer Whale clan, creating the majority of his works in his traditional Tsimshian style. As a young carver, his work possesses an unusual sophistication. Phil’s work is some of the most creative, innovative and paradoxically traditional art in the contemporary Northwest Coast art world.
Gray learned his carving skills from Gerry Sheena, and worked with artists Mike Dangeli, David Boxley, Henry Green, Lyle Campbell and Ian Reid. He also had the opportunity to study Advanced Design under renowned Haida artist, Robert Davidson. He has specialized in carving masks, panels, poles, sculptures and drums. Although his earlier work was made in more generalized Northern design principles, through study and practice he has developed a distinct Tsimshian style. At the opening for the New York Museum of Arts and Design exhibition “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2,’’ Phil stated that his goal was to “bring Tsimshian art to another level.” While Gray carves for the commercial market, he also produces works for use by his own family. He distinguishes between the two in his art using more general versions of old stories for commercial work and more specific stories for work that will be used in dance or ceremony.
In 2012, one of his pieces was featured in the exhibition, "Shore, Forest, and Beyond" at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Most recently, Phil was awarded the BC Creative Achievement Award in Aboriginal Art from the Government of British Columbia in 2014.
Killer Whale and Stingray Panel
Phil Gray (Tsimshian)
Edition /5Pearlized White (Satin Finish) Patina"This panel shows a mother Killer Whale teaching h...
Edition /5Pearlized White (Satin Finish) Patina"This panel shows a mother Killer Whale teaching her calf to hunt for stingrays. The whales are shown diving down to the seafloor, where they bump the stingrays with their noses. The stingrays are startled and forced up toward the surface. Once in the open water, and off of the ocean floor, they become easy prey." - Phil Gray
$37,000.00
Killerwhale
Phil Gray (Tsimshian)
Edition /120Available framed for $750 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly.Killer Whales are ...
Edition /120Available framed for $750 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly.Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, killer whales are often thought to be the reincarnations of great chiefs and are associated with wealth, unity and travel. Some prominent characteristic traits of Killer Whale are a rounded snout, blowhole, a dorsal fin, pectoral fins and a tail7
$250.00
Seal and Salmon Panel
Phil Gray (Tsimshian)
Edition 9/12Rust Brown PatinaSalmon and Seals are among the most recognizable sea creatures on th...
Edition 9/12Rust Brown PatinaSalmon and Seals are among the most recognizable sea creatures on the Northwest Coast. Seals often represent wealth and plenty, while Salmon represent perseverance and regeneration.
$8,500.00
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