Duane Pasco(May 14, 1932 - July 31, 2024) was an American artist. He was known for his indigenous-style work and as a teacher ofNorthwest Coast art,in particular as a key contributor to reviving the'Ksanstyle.[1][2][3]
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| Born | May 14, 1932 |
| Died | July 31, 2024 (age 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | www |
Pasco was raised inAlaskaandSeattle,[4]and was of English and Irish descent.[5]He was 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 historianBill Holm.[4]He has taught classes at many universities and schools inWashington,British Columbia,and Alaska, notably the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art ('Ksan),[2]where he influenced artists such asWalter Harris.He was a friend and associate ofNuu-Chah-NulthartistJoe David.[5] Pasco was 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 atOccidental ParkandSeattle Center,[6][7]and inSitka, AlaskaatSitka National Historical Park.[8]
He was a speaker and expounder ofChinook Jargon.In the early 1990s he published the bi-monthlyTenas Wawanewsletter inPoulsbo, Washington.[9]
Duane Pasco died July 31, 2024 at his home in Poulsbo, Washington.[10][11]
References
edit- ^"Acknowledgements".Raven Publishing. March 10, 2009.Retrieved2009-12-10.
- ^abAverill, Lloyd J.; Daphne K. Morris (1995).Northwest Coast Native and Native-Style Art: A Guidebook for Western Washington.University of Washington Press.p. 165.
- ^MacDonald, George F.;et al. (1972).'Ksan Breath of Our Grandfathers: An Exhibition of 'Ksan Art.National Museum of Man.
- ^abcPasco, Duane (September 1, 2005)."Duane Pasco Studio - Biography".Archived fromthe originalon May 20, 2010.Retrieved2009-12-11.
- ^abc"Duane Pasco: Bio".Stonington Gallery.Retrieved2019-12-22.
- ^"5008-23".Lonely Planet Images. 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-23.Retrieved2009-12-11.
- ^"Duane Pasco".imagesofseattle.org. Archived fromthe originalon 2007-05-27.Retrieved2009-12-11.
- ^"Totem Pole Centennial Pole".National Park Service.Retrieved2009-12-11.
- ^"Tenas Wawa: The Chinook Jargon Voice".March 20, 2004.Retrieved2009-12-10.
- ^"Obituary, Kitsap Sun".August 6, 2024.Retrieved2024-08-07.
- ^Nelson, Audrey; Lin, Peiyu (2024-09-05)."Duane Pasco, Pacific Northwest Native-style artist, died at the age of 92".Kitsap Sun.Retrieved2024-09-08.
External links
edit- Official website
- Online display of works by Duane Pascoheld at theStonington Gallery,Pioneer Square, Seattle.
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