Continuity

Serigraph

Edition 120

Released May 1998

SOLD OUT

Although my grandfather passed away before I was born, I feel that he leads me by example. In “Continuity,” the older hamatsa dancer is the leader, teaching the younger one not only to dance but how to respect and follow our traditions. It is this continuity, this continual cycle, that pushes me to paint, to write, and to learn.

As “Continuity” is only my second print, I see myself as the younger hamatsa dancer. I dance in front of the Bighouse which is crowned with representations of one of my family crests—the eagle. The Bighouse is truly where one comes from. The house in this print symbolically represents my family’s house on the reserve in Comox.

The circle that surrounds the body of the print is based on the designs forming the outer ring on dance screens. I chose this to embody the feeling of an uninterrupted flow of ideas. Our culture is not dead. We still learn from our elders and we still dance.

“Continuity” is a limited edition print using the silk-screening method of print-making. Print production took place during April and May of 1998 at Seacoast Screenprinting of Victoria B.C. The artist was involved throughout the process and has ensured that all stencils were destroyed following printing. Paper size measures 22x22 inches. Image size measures 18 inches in diameter. A total of 146 prints bear the title “Continuity” and are signed by Andy Everson: 120 in the primary edition bearing the numbers 1/120 through 120/120; 12 Artist’s Proofs; 12 Remarques; and 2 Printer’s Proofs. Five colours were used during printing: white, red, royal blue, navy blue and black.