Alison O. Bremner Nax̲shag̲eit (also known as Alison Marks, [1] born 1989 [2]) is an artist of the Tlingit people of Alaska, whose art combines themes of humor, contemporary art, and Tlingit traditions, using mixed media including painting, woodcarving, and collage. [3] [4] [5] She has also made more traditional Tlingit art pieces, "to be used during potlatches and ceremonies" within the Tlingit community. [6] Originally from Yakutat, Alaska, she grew up in Juneau, Alaska, and lives in Seattle, Washington. [3] She describes her art as "inspired by ancient traditions and modern coffee". [5]
Bremner studied with Tsimshian totem pole carvers David A. Boxley and his son David R. Boxley before making her own way as an artist. [3] [4] She is active in revitalizing Tlingit culture, [3] [6] [7] and has been said to be "the first Tlingit woman to carve and raise a totem pole". [4] [7]
Bremner's works are in the collections of the British Museum in London, [1] Burke Museum in Seattle, [8] Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer in France, [9] Frye Art Museum in Seattle, [2] Hood Museum of Art in Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, [10] and Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon, [11] among others.
Alison O. Bremner Nax̲shag̲eit (also known as Alison Marks, [1] born 1989 [2]) is an artist of the Tlingit people of Alaska, whose art combines themes of humor, contemporary art, and Tlingit traditions, using mixed media including painting, woodcarving, and collage. [3] [4] [5] She has also made more traditional Tlingit art pieces, "to be used during potlatches and ceremonies" within the Tlingit community. [6] Originally from Yakutat, Alaska, she grew up in Juneau, Alaska, and lives in Seattle, Washington. [3] She describes her art as "inspired by ancient traditions and modern coffee". [5]
Bremner studied with Tsimshian totem pole carvers David A. Boxley and his son David R. Boxley before making her own way as an artist. [3] [4] She is active in revitalizing Tlingit culture, [3] [6] [7] and has been said to be "the first Tlingit woman to carve and raise a totem pole". [4] [7]
Bremner's works are in the collections of the British Museum in London, [1] Burke Museum in Seattle, [8] Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer in France, [9] Frye Art Museum in Seattle, [2] Hood Museum of Art in Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, [10] and Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon, [11] among others.