Artist-in-residence James Gooch Éesh Hart (Lingit) will give a talk at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and on Zoom on Friday, August 30 at 2 pm. In his talk “Lingit Artist: Gooch Éesh,” Hart will talk about the history of formline art, the different styles of formline, and his beginnings and trajectory as an artist. He will talk about the works of the masters and artists that have inspired him. Finally, he will share his thoughts on “the potential future direction of Northwest Coast art and speak to the importance of upholding tradition when practicing the art form.”
Hart started his journey in 2014, taking a paddle class with Wayne Price. After that experience, he undertook a ten-month apprenticeship in the community of Hoonah, carving two 40’ traditional dugout canoes. At the time, he was still learning to draw formline. It took several years before he started referring to himself as an artist. He felt he had to work on himself just as much as his art in order to have the right mindset and composure to work in the highest fashion and to come to own his chosen path.
Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85756487250?pwd=qVJtwzfQMERykjm8OwB85vovWAGL7l.1
Meeting ID: 857 5648 7250
Passcode: Hart
The Alaska Native Artist Residency Program is underwritten by the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and is made possible with support from the Friends, the National Endowment for the Arts, Alaska Airlines, the Baranov Lodge, and private donors. To find out how to support the residency program or for future calendars of events and details, visit friendsofsjm.com.
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