| Article number: | SHORTR000137 |
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DIMENSIONS
Height: 46 cm | Length: 56 cm.
SISUITL
The Sisuitl is one of the most powerful crests and mythological creatures in the mythology of the Northwest Coast Culture and figures prominently in their art, dances and songs. It is frequently depicted as a two-headed sea serpent or snake with an anthropomorphic hard in the middle of the body. All three heads are surmounted by "horns of power" also seen on Thunderbirds.
ARTIST BIO
Richard Shorty, Northern Tutchone, is a self-taught artist, and his crest is Crow. He began painting in 1981 with encouragement from Heiltsuk artist Ben Houstie. In 1981/82, he started learning Northwest Coast design from the book Looking at Northwest Coast Art, and others. From what he learned, he began to develop his own designs. In 1983, Richard moved to Victoria, BC, to learn from other artists. During this time, Richard picked up on his carving techniques and began to create a style that was a combination of traditional and realistic Native art. His work also includes original drawings and paintings. In the fall of 2010, Richard helped complete the largest mural in Metro Vancouver. On the side of the Orwell Hotel, at Hastings and Jackson, Richard worked on this 743-foot mural, which represents Vancouver's Urban Aboriginal population and celebrates Vancouver icons.
Richard Shorty has designed two of our guest rooms at the Hotel, including the King Salmon Suite, The Story of the Feather Suite and The Story Of the Hummingbird Suite.