Alison Bremner

Alison O. Bremner Nax̲shag̲eit (also known as Alison Marks,[1] born 1989[2]) is an artist of the Tlingit people of Alaska, whose art combines themes of humor, contemporary art, and Tlingit traditions, using mixed media including painting, woodcarving, and collage.[3][4][5] She has also made more traditional Tlingit art pieces, "to be used during potlatches and ceremonies" within the Tlingit community.[6] Originally from Yakutat, Alaska, she grew up in Juneau, Alaska, and lives in Seattle, Washington.[3] She describes her art as "inspired by ancient traditions and modern coffee".[5]

Bremner studied with Tsimshian totem pole carvers David A. Boxley and his son David R. Boxley before making her own way as an artist.[3][4] She is active in revitalizing Tlingit culture,[3][6][7] and has been said to be "the first Tlingit woman to carve and raise a totem pole".[4][7]

Collections

Bremner's works are in the collections of the British Museum in London,[1] Burke Museum in Seattle,[8] Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer in France,[9] Frye Art Museum in Seattle,[2] Hood Museum of Art in Dartmouth College, New Hampshire,[10] and Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon,[11] among others.

References
  1. Pendant; copper (Potlatch Dollars), British Museum, retrieved 2023-01-16
  2. Chemically Tanned, Frye Art Museum, retrieved 2023-01-16
  3. Larson, Clarise (November 7, 2022), "'I put everything into the art': Her work blends bright colors and humor to depict Tlingit life and stories", Juneau Empire, retrieved 2023-01-16
  4. Fulton Orozco, Kimberly R. (January 2021), "How Native Artisans in Alaska Bring Innovation and Humor to Their Craft", Smithsonian, retrieved 2023-01-16
  5. Cadeno, Jose (April 1, 2021), "Tlingit Tribe art with a humorous twist", King 5 Evening News, KING-TV, retrieved 2023-01-16
  6. Vansynghel, Margo (November 9, 2017), "Tlingit-American artist Alison Marks navigates two cultures", City Arts Magazine, retrieved 2023-01-16
  7. Nax̲shag̲eit Solo Artist Exhibition opening at the Alaska State Museum, KINY, October 27, 2022, retrieved 2023-01-16
  8. The Troll II, Burke Museum, retrieved 2023-01-16; "Alison Bremner (Tlingit): Raven's Cloak", Here & Now: Native Artists Inspired, Burke Museum, July 15, 2015, retrieved 2023-01-16
  9. Dunham, Mike (June 27, 2016), "In France, a new exhibit marks first collection of contemporary Alaska Native art in Europe", Anchorage Daily News, retrieved 2023-01-16
  10. Marks, Alison (2017), "Burt Reynolds", Collection, Hood Museum of Art, retrieved 2023-01-16
  11. Daily Art Moment: Alison Bremner, Portland Art Museum, June 18, 2021, retrieved 2023-01-16
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