About the artist
David John Angaiak is a visual artist whose work expresses his Yup’ik Eskimo and Unungan Aleut heritage. He often depicts nature from personal experiences centered around bird and sea life encountered along the coasts of Bristol Bay, Alaska.
The desire to explore traditional art expressions allow him to understand his ancestral origins in a deeper way. His artistry provides a glimpse of the past with a modern voice.
methodology
Combining traditional and contemporary disciplines, he uses mixed media and often incorporates natural materials. Rare earth pigments gathered from riverbanks and shorelines are utilized to add color.
Feathers and fur, harvested throughout the year, are common components within his three dimensional artwork.
Today, these elements continue to represent the rich heritage of the people throughout the Bering Sea.
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Yupik Eskimo Artwork
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Yupik Eskimo-Kunstwerk
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Юпик эскимосское произведение искусства
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유픽 에스키모 작품
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Oeuvre d'esquimau Yupik
| Yupik Eskimo Artwork | Yupik Eskimo-Kunstwerk | Юпик эскимосское произведение искусства | 유픽 에스키모 작품 | Oeuvre d'esquimau Yupik
The desire to explore traditional art expressions allow him to understand his ancestral origins in a deeper way. His artistry provides a glimpse of the past with a modern voice.
artwork Portfolio
ways to work or collaborate with david
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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News & features
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David John Angaiak (Yup'ik, Aleut) Artist Talk: A Snapshot in Time
Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum September 8, 2023 By Jacqueline Fernandez-Hamberg - Curator of Collections
Sheldon Jackson Museum artist-in-residence David John Angaiak (Yup'ik, Aleut) gave a presentation he described as being focused on "history's "great explorers" and their impact on cultural knowledge today." The talk entitled, "A Snapshot in Time," was given as part of the series of programming in the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program.
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Digging into his Yup'ik Roots, David Angaiak Sells Dance Fans at his first Cama-i
KYUK Arts, Cultures & Community Features March 26, 2023 By Sunni Bean
“For me, coming here and seeing the children go by and pick up my dance fans, and test them out and play with them, it just melts my heart,” Angaiak said. “And, you know, I got to see a young man dance with them last night. And that, that's what this is all about.”
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday
March 29, 2023Alaska Public Media Radio Report
By Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Reports tonight from:
• Sunni Bean in Bethel (air time starts minute: 21:40)
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Culture Rich: An Invitation to Share Our Way of Life
TravelAlaska.com Article By Mary Goddard
'Long gone are the days that culture is just stuffed away in a museum. We no longer consider this preservation of cultures (at least, not the only way!). As an Alaska Native, I can tell you that we preserve our cultures by actively sharing, through storytelling, culinary arts, song, dance, and creating and selling artwork.'
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In The Shelter Of His Wings
Supporting The Stand By Julia Bolles Videography By Caleb Walker
'DJ Angaiak, a Yupik Eskimo mask maker, presents a mask named "In The Shelter Of His Wings" for The Stand. DJ explains the vision behind the mask and what each element of the mask represents, while teaching about the importance of having your circles of support.'
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