Reflections Off The Fraser River
$2,800.00
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Description
‘Reflections Off The Fraser River’ by Susan Point, O.C., DFA., RCA., D.Litt – First Nations Northwest Coast, Coast Salish Art presented by DaVic Gallery of Native Canadian Arts.
Condition: No condition noted.
Description by Artist: “The Fraser River’s shimmering surface mirrors the rich tapestry of life that thrives along its banks. Here, the gentle splash of a fish, the flutter of wings overhead, and the rustle of leaves blend seamlessly into the tranquil rhythm of nature. The currents carry not only water, but also the stories and dreams of countless animals who rely on its bounty.
Amidst towering cedars and lush undergrowth, otters play, herons stalk their prey, and salmon journey upstream—each species contributing to the vibrant ecosystem. The river’s flow sustains this delicate balance, offering nourishment and protection for generations. In this sanctuary, the cycles of life unfold with each sunrise, reminding us that the Fraser’s spirit is shared by all who dwell within its embrace.” — Susan Point
Notes from DaVic Gallery:
An Indivisible Multi-State Masterwork: These four magnificent silkscreen prints, unified under the title Reflections Off The Fraser River, are offered strictly as a complete, indivisible four-state suite. In fine art printmaking, collecting an artist’s complete multi-state progression is a rare privilege. What makes this particular acquisition opportunity truly extraordinary is its immaculate, matching-number provenance: every individual print in this set carries the coveted Print #10, cross-cutting their respective, highly restricted edition limits:
- Reflections Off the Fraser River – State I (Green) – Edition of 52
- Reflections Off the Fraser River – State II (Blue) – Edition of 28
- Reflections Off the Fraser River – State III (Sunset) – Edition of 30
- Reflections Off the Fraser River – State IV (Red) – Edition of 30
Somatic Coast Salish Geometry: Visually, the suite represents a masterclass in the traditional Coast Salish design language, heavily advanced by Dr. Susan Point’s world-renowned contemporary vision. Utilizing her iconic, fluid interplay of the crescent, trigonal wedge, and positive/negative space, Point translates the movement of the Fraser River into a living, breathing textile-like graphic sequence.
As the eye navigates the fluid, cascading formlines, the river reveals its hidden inhabitants: salmon navigating the roiling undercurrents, waterbirds interacting with the surface, and frogs anchored at the base representing the delicate boundary between land and water. Rather than separating these elements, Point weaves them together into a singular, highly complex ecosystem where no figure stands isolated from the environmental whole.
The Narrative of Color States By experiencing all four colorways simultaneously, the collector is invited into a profound temporal journey along the Fraser River.
- State I (Green) channels the moss-softened, canopy-shaded tranquility of the river’s shoreline.
- State II (Blue) plunges into the cool, deep-water clarity of the powerful glacial currents.
- State III (Sunset) captures the shifting, dramatic golden-hour transition as light bounces off the silt-rich waters.
- State IV (Red) introduces a bold, high-contrast chthonic intensity, evoking the ancient ancestral life force and the internal spirit of the riverway itself.
Investment Scarcity and Legacy Value: With such exceptionally low edition numbers—particularly capped at just 28 and 30 impressions for the Blue, Sunset, and Red states—these individual states disappear rapidly from institutions and galleries representing Susan Point’s work. Procuring the entire four-state series with a perfectly matched print number pedigree is a tier of collecting that carries significant historical and secondary-market legacy. This suite represents an elite cornerstone acquisition for serious collectors of Northwest Coast masterworks.
Note: The blank sheet of letter-size (8 ½ x 11 inch) paper covering part of the image in the scale documentation photo is provided for exact physical reference, immediately demonstrating the commanding architectural presence of each print.
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