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U'magalis

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U'magalis

Serigraph

Edition 80

Released January 1999

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Without a doubt, the single biggest influence on my life has come from my grandmother Margaret Frank. Known to the family as simply Audie, or mother, she taught me about love, respect, and responsibility. During my teen years I would go visit her just about everyday to talk about the old days and to discuss stories, songs, and dances. She enjoyed this time together just as much as I did.

Born in a traditional Bighouse at Fort Rupert in 1897, Audie was raised amongst a very high ranking family. Her father was Chief Charles Wilson and her mother was Emily Hunt, daughter of the famous anthropological collaborator George Hunt. When she was just a baby, she was given the name U’magalis which roughly translates into English as “Noblest of the Noble.” She lived with and upheld the meaning of the name throughout her life until she passed away in 1997 at 99 years of age. This print is dedicated to Audie.

Like my first painted blanket, “U’magalis” is a design done in the chilkat style. The right to wear these blankets amongst our family comes from George Hunt’s mother, a noble Tlingit weaver from Alaska. This print, like the blanket, shows Audie’s primary crest—the eagle—with outstretched wings. At the top of the print, one can see the face of the eagle with ears above the eye sockets and a “ghost face” between the ears. In the middle of the print is a face which, while representing the eagle’s body, also symbolizes Audie with her gold tooth. To the sides of the face are the wings and below it is the tail and tail feathers. On either side of the tail feathers are the legs and talons of the eagle.

“U’magalis” is a limited edition print using the silk-screening method of print-making. Print production took place during January of 1999 at Seacoast Screenprinting of Victoria B.C. The artist was involved throughout the process and has ensured that all stencils were destroyed following printing. A total of 98 prints bear the title “U’magalis” and are signed by Andy Everson: 80 in the primary edition bearing the numbers 1/80 through 80/80; 8 Artist’s Proofs; 8 Remarques; and 2 Printer’s Proofs. The acid-free 100% Stonehenge paper measures 20x20½ inches. Image size measures 16x16 inches. Three colours were used during printing: yellow, blue, and black.

 

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