{"title":"Stone Sam","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone Sam, who was given the traditional name \u003cem\u003eManłida’as\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning Knowledge Holder, is a Squamish and Kwakiutl artist from West Vancouver, British Columbia. Drawn to creative expression from an early age, Stone has explored many forms of art throughout their life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir artistic journey took on new meaning when they began learning carving and design from their father, the renowned artist Klatle-Bhi. Through his guidance and mentorship, Stone developed a deeper connection to Northwest Coast art traditions while finding their own artistic voice. Inspired by storytelling, Stone creates work that shares the meaning behind each piece and invites viewers to engage with the stories, symbolism, and imagination woven into the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone is currently continuing to refine their skills and expand their artistic practice as a second-year student at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art in Terrace, British Columbia. Their work reflects both a commitment to cultural knowledge and a dedication to carrying traditional art forms forward through a contemporary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beetle","title":"Headstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eManłida’as' (\u003c\/em\u003eStone Sam) panel is inspired by the vast collection of beetles collected by their grandfather, they recall the mesmerizing colours of the beetles pinned up on his shelves. In recent years their curiosity for the rhino beetle grew into love for their beautiful structures and colours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A simple yet strange creature with strong armour and a mighty will power. I deeply admire the nuance of strength against the world accompanied by kindness and grace. This concept is needed in today’s world.\"   \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eManłida’as (Stone Sam)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone Sam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49599490654375,"sku":"048120","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/6814\/0199\/files\/DSC6054copy.jpg?v=1779470826"}],"url":"https:\/\/douglasreynoldsgallery.com\/collections\/stone-sam.oembed","provider":"Douglas Reynolds Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}