Duane Pasco | |
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Born | May 14, 1932 |
Nationality | American |
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Duane Pasco (born May 14, 1932) is an American artist. He is known for his indigenous-style work and as a teacher of Northwest Coast art, in particular as a key contributor to reviving the 'Ksan style. [1] [2] [3]
Pasco was raised in Alaska and Seattle, [4] and is of English and Irish descent. [5] He has been professionally active since his first gallery showing in 1966, working in both carving and two-dimensional formats. [5] In 1967, he took a leave of absence from his then-employment for a steel-construction company, in order to move beyond what he describes as making "curios" [4] and pursue art education full-time. He again made a major change in approach in 1976. At both these times, he was heavily influenced in his artistic development by the writings and works of artist and historian Bill Holm. [4] He has taught classes at many universities and schools in Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska, notably the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art ('Ksan), [2] where he influenced artists such as Walter Harris. He is a friend and associate of Nuu-Chah-Nulth artist Joe David. [5] Pasco is a noted[ who?] canoe carver, mentoring novice canoe carvers and actively assisting them in the steaming process.
His carved totems are publicly viewable in Seattle at Occidental Park and Seattle Center, [6] [7] and in Sitka, Alaska at Sitka National Historical Park. [8]
He is a speaker and expounder of Chinook Jargon. In the early 1990s he published the bi-monthly Tenas Wawa newsletter in Poulsbo, Washington, [9] where he continues to live. [4]
Duane Pasco | |
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Born | May 14, 1932 |
Nationality | American |
Website |
www |
Duane Pasco (born May 14, 1932) is an American artist. He is known for his indigenous-style work and as a teacher of Northwest Coast art, in particular as a key contributor to reviving the 'Ksan style. [1] [2] [3]
Pasco was raised in Alaska and Seattle, [4] and is of English and Irish descent. [5] He has been professionally active since his first gallery showing in 1966, working in both carving and two-dimensional formats. [5] In 1967, he took a leave of absence from his then-employment for a steel-construction company, in order to move beyond what he describes as making "curios" [4] and pursue art education full-time. He again made a major change in approach in 1976. At both these times, he was heavily influenced in his artistic development by the writings and works of artist and historian Bill Holm. [4] He has taught classes at many universities and schools in Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska, notably the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art ('Ksan), [2] where he influenced artists such as Walter Harris. He is a friend and associate of Nuu-Chah-Nulth artist Joe David. [5] Pasco is a noted[ who?] canoe carver, mentoring novice canoe carvers and actively assisting them in the steaming process.
His carved totems are publicly viewable in Seattle at Occidental Park and Seattle Center, [6] [7] and in Sitka, Alaska at Sitka National Historical Park. [8]
He is a speaker and expounder of Chinook Jargon. In the early 1990s he published the bi-monthly Tenas Wawa newsletter in Poulsbo, Washington, [9] where he continues to live. [4]