"Stand With Me" by Carrie Cudworth
To see more of Carrie’s art, please visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carriesgallery
Artist Statement
“My true wolf fascination began on the West Coast of Prince Rupert BC, when I was greeted by a howling pack at Ksgaxl/Stephens Isle. Hello coastal wolf! Every chance possible I was dropped off to explore the islands from Kitkatla, to Kinolith, observing wolf prints on most. A few years ago I began to hear of a lone wolf's journey. His name was Takaya. And who was this amazing person making it possible?! Her name was Cheryl Alexander. Commissioned to paint several wolf feathers I felt compelled to share my work with Cheryl, as I felt a significant connection both to her, and Takaya. Somehow the freedom, and sadness of a cast feather, and a lone wolf I could identify with. After all there is a bit of Takaya in each of our spirits. A primal call...if we just close our eyes, and listen for a moment, we may hear it on the wind or the waves...then we realize we are all connected, all things wild and free as the wolf, and the feather. Takaya, never forgotten. Forever in my heart.”
Artist Bio
Carrie is a Kootenay artist from weird, wild, wonderful Nelson BC in the heart of Kootenay country. Creating art for many people for many years, this is my joy! Living on the west coast of Prince Rupert BC several years ago certainly inspired me to paint. I joined the co-op waterfront Ice House gallery, and voila! A fabulous venue to showcase and sell my work to many cruise ship tourists. I've participated in shows of great personal significance such as the Highway of Tears, which also toured the north coast, and created a piece chosen for a "Women and Portals" show. The curator of the Museum of Northern BC bought one of my pieces for their personal collection, and the Port Ed terminal bought a piece for their company office. A Tsimshian elder requested I design the original Metlakatla Church for their band office. And...I met Roy Henry Vickers! Five years ago I began a new artistic venture as a tattoo artist. I am currently painting on a full mount elk skull for a client, feather painting, tattoo designing, and canvas painting. I continue to challenge my artistic boundaries, and love to have many projects on the go for my people! Art connects us all. The return to my West Coast art roots has many sentimental feelings for me. Can't wait to breathe in the salty coastal air, and feel the energy from Takaya's spirit.
Email: carrie@wildthings.gallery
To see more of Carrie’s art, please visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carriesgallery
Artist Statement
“My true wolf fascination began on the West Coast of Prince Rupert BC, when I was greeted by a howling pack at Ksgaxl/Stephens Isle. Hello coastal wolf! Every chance possible I was dropped off to explore the islands from Kitkatla, to Kinolith, observing wolf prints on most. A few years ago I began to hear of a lone wolf's journey. His name was Takaya. And who was this amazing person making it possible?! Her name was Cheryl Alexander. Commissioned to paint several wolf feathers I felt compelled to share my work with Cheryl, as I felt a significant connection both to her, and Takaya. Somehow the freedom, and sadness of a cast feather, and a lone wolf I could identify with. After all there is a bit of Takaya in each of our spirits. A primal call...if we just close our eyes, and listen for a moment, we may hear it on the wind or the waves...then we realize we are all connected, all things wild and free as the wolf, and the feather. Takaya, never forgotten. Forever in my heart.”
Artist Bio
Carrie is a Kootenay artist from weird, wild, wonderful Nelson BC in the heart of Kootenay country. Creating art for many people for many years, this is my joy! Living on the west coast of Prince Rupert BC several years ago certainly inspired me to paint. I joined the co-op waterfront Ice House gallery, and voila! A fabulous venue to showcase and sell my work to many cruise ship tourists. I've participated in shows of great personal significance such as the Highway of Tears, which also toured the north coast, and created a piece chosen for a "Women and Portals" show. The curator of the Museum of Northern BC bought one of my pieces for their personal collection, and the Port Ed terminal bought a piece for their company office. A Tsimshian elder requested I design the original Metlakatla Church for their band office. And...I met Roy Henry Vickers! Five years ago I began a new artistic venture as a tattoo artist. I am currently painting on a full mount elk skull for a client, feather painting, tattoo designing, and canvas painting. I continue to challenge my artistic boundaries, and love to have many projects on the go for my people! Art connects us all. The return to my West Coast art roots has many sentimental feelings for me. Can't wait to breathe in the salty coastal air, and feel the energy from Takaya's spirit.
Email: carrie@wildthings.gallery
To see more of Carrie’s art, please visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carriesgallery
Artist Statement
“My true wolf fascination began on the West Coast of Prince Rupert BC, when I was greeted by a howling pack at Ksgaxl/Stephens Isle. Hello coastal wolf! Every chance possible I was dropped off to explore the islands from Kitkatla, to Kinolith, observing wolf prints on most. A few years ago I began to hear of a lone wolf's journey. His name was Takaya. And who was this amazing person making it possible?! Her name was Cheryl Alexander. Commissioned to paint several wolf feathers I felt compelled to share my work with Cheryl, as I felt a significant connection both to her, and Takaya. Somehow the freedom, and sadness of a cast feather, and a lone wolf I could identify with. After all there is a bit of Takaya in each of our spirits. A primal call...if we just close our eyes, and listen for a moment, we may hear it on the wind or the waves...then we realize we are all connected, all things wild and free as the wolf, and the feather. Takaya, never forgotten. Forever in my heart.”
Artist Bio
Carrie is a Kootenay artist from weird, wild, wonderful Nelson BC in the heart of Kootenay country. Creating art for many people for many years, this is my joy! Living on the west coast of Prince Rupert BC several years ago certainly inspired me to paint. I joined the co-op waterfront Ice House gallery, and voila! A fabulous venue to showcase and sell my work to many cruise ship tourists. I've participated in shows of great personal significance such as the Highway of Tears, which also toured the north coast, and created a piece chosen for a "Women and Portals" show. The curator of the Museum of Northern BC bought one of my pieces for their personal collection, and the Port Ed terminal bought a piece for their company office. A Tsimshian elder requested I design the original Metlakatla Church for their band office. And...I met Roy Henry Vickers! Five years ago I began a new artistic venture as a tattoo artist. I am currently painting on a full mount elk skull for a client, feather painting, tattoo designing, and canvas painting. I continue to challenge my artistic boundaries, and love to have many projects on the go for my people! Art connects us all. The return to my West Coast art roots has many sentimental feelings for me. Can't wait to breathe in the salty coastal air, and feel the energy from Takaya's spirit.
Email: carrie@wildthings.gallery