Today we launched a new project with a field trip to Fort Rupert, and the studio of Mr. Trevor Hunt. In addition to the visit with Trevor, students prepared fish for smoking with Mr. Rick Humchitt. It was a marvelous day, with beautiful weather and a lot of authentic learning. We are very excited to work with Trevor in the ongoing project, Dukwala’mas? – Do You See?, as outlined below.
Students at Fort Rupert Elementary school will have the opportunity to work with prominent Kwakiutl carver, Trevor Hunt, during a Friday residency in the school, January 31-May 30, 2014. The project, titled ““Dukwala’mas? – Do You See?” aims to connect students with traditional Kwakiutl art forms and inspire young artists toward a future in carving.
Over the course of the residency, students will work with Mr. Hunt to co-create a large sun mask for display at the school. The experience will be documented through a series of authentic writing lessons, including an online photo-journal.
Trevor Hunt lives and works in the Kwakiutl Village of Fort Rupert (Tsaxis), 10 minutes outside of Port Hardy, BC. He began his journey as an artist at the age of 10, painting original interpretations of local myths and stories. In 1997, Trevor began carving with his father Stan Hunt and his brother Jason Hunt. Trevor has also been taught by Tim Alfred and David Knox. Trevor’s work is featured in several West Coast art galleries throughout British Columbia and the United States.
Funding for this project was made available through Art Starts’ Artists in the Classroom program, with funding partners The British Columbia Arts Council and The Province of British Columbia. Additional funding has been contributed by SD85 Aboriginal Education Department.
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