Andy Everson

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Name:
Andy Everson (1972 -)
Gender:
Male
Style:
Kwakwaka’wakw
Region:
Pacific Northwest Coast, Canada


Andy Everson was born in Comox, BC in 1972 and named Na̱gedzi after his grandfather, the late Chief Andy Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation. Andy has also had the honour of being seated with the ‘Na̱mg̱is T̓sit̓sa̱ł’walag̱a̱me’ name of Ḵ̓wa̱mxa̱laga̱lis I’nis. Influenced heavily by his grandmother, he has always been driven to uphold the traditions of both the K’ómoks and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw First Nations. In this regard, Andy has pursued avenues where he can sing traditional songs and perform ceremonial dances at potlatches and in a number of different dance groups, most notably the Le-La-La Dancers, the Gwa’wina Dancers and the K’umugwe Dancers.

Pursuing other areas of traditional culture has also led Andy to complete a Master’s degree in anthropology. Because the K’ómoks First Nation lies on the border between the larger Salish and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw realms, his thesis focused on notions and expressions of contemporary Comox identity. His work in anthropology provided him with a background in linguistics which subsequently inspired him to create a company, Copper Canoe, Inc, that specialized in the creation of Aboriginal language media.

Andy feels that his artwork stands on par with these other accomplishments. Although he began drawing Northwest Coast art at an early age, Andy’s first serious attempt wasn’t until 1990 when he started designing and painting chilkat-style blankets for use in potlatch dancing. From these early self-taught lessons, he has tried to follow in the footsteps of his Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw relatives in creating bold and unique representations that remain rooted in the age-old traditions of his ancestors. The ability to create and print most of his own work has allowed Andy to explore and express his ancestral artwork in a number of contemporary ways.

Art Work

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    A New Song by Andy Everson 2008 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2008
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    An Evening in Vancouver by Andy Everson 2009 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

    An Evening in Vancouver

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    2009
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    Dreamtime by Andy Everson 2009 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2009
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    'Eagle Down Dancer' by Andy Everson

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    2010
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    Equinox by Andy Everson 2005 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

    Equinox

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    2005
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    Flightpath by Andy Everson 2009 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2006
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    'Gathering Strength' by Andy Everson

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    2015
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    Greeting the Day by Andy Everson 2011 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2011
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    Half Moon by Andy Everson 2004 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2004
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    'In Formation' by Andy Everson

    In Formation

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    2012
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    Journey by Andy Everson 2011 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

    Journey

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    2011
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    Metamorphisis II by Andy Everson 2005 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

    Mathamorphosis II

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    2005
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    Moonlit Monologue by Andy Everson 2010 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

    Moonlit Monologue

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    2010
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    'Mother and Daughter`by Andy Everson

    Mother and Daughter

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    2010
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    Nimpkish Sunset by Andy Everson 2010 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2013
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    Oceans of Wealth by Andy Everson 2011 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2011
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    Sentinel by Andy Everson 2010 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2010
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    Sunset Summit by Andy Everson 2009 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2009
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    Transition One by Andy Everson 2011 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

    Transition One

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    2011
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    Watchmen by Andy Everson 2008 - Northwest Coast - Kwakwaka’wakw

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    2008