Bangle Commission

Sterling Silver, Glass Seed Beads, Turquoise, Grout - Private Collection

Courtney Lipson creates exquisite jewelry custom fitted to personal style and size. 

Sisiutl

Cedar, Pigments, 2006.  48 x 48".  Private Collection

Privately Commissioned by a family, this relief panel represents Sisiutl, a double headed sea serpent known to guard the entrances of supernatural dwellings, and often found painted on canoes and over doorways protecting the inhabitants from evil. 

Raven, Orca, Bear Totem

Western Red Cedar, Acrylic, 2006.
120 x 25 x 45" - Private Collection

Duane Pasco meticulously documents the progress of his exquisite totem carvings.  This 10 foot totem was commissioned for a private home, with the artist and collectors working closely to design a personal and prolific piece.

Octopus Pole, Raven Pole

Red Cedar, 2004. 77 x 7 x 8"  Private yacht

These two totem poles were commissioned to grace the salon of a yacht whose owners wanted to celebrate the rich culture, mythology and beauty of South East Alaska.  The totem poles were designed to personally represent and symbolize the travels and adventures of the clients and their family. These red cedar poles were specifically designed to complement the interior of the yacht, with fixtures that allowed them to be easily mounted and removed when needed.

Bear, Raven, Elk, Deer, Salmon Glass Panels

Sandblasted Glass, Red Cedar, Acrylic
Bear/ Raven (vertical)
46 x 34 x 3.5"
Elk/ Deer/ Salmon (horizontal)
34 x 46 x 3.5"

Five glass and cedar panels were commissioned through Stonington Gallery for the Muckleshoot Tribe's new health facility, the Muckleshoot Health & Wellness Center in Auburn, Washington.  Subjects of characters were largely determined by individuals on the health committee for the artwork.