Painting: Acrylic on Paper
Young Eagles/Eaglets
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Artist/Curatorial Statement
My intent was to draw an eagle in the elongated format for which I am known. Once I drew the eagle and transferred the drawing to the other half of the paper to obtain a mirrored image, I realized my design was that of young eagles or eaglets.
To the First Nations People of the Northwest Coast, Eagle is a sacred, wise and noble creature, respected as a symbol of peace and grace, strength and power, as well as leadership and prestige.
Eagle has long been a source of artistic inspiration for traditional and contemporary indigenous artists of the Northwest Coast and has been depicted on masks, paintings, prints and jewelry. A powerful beak, whose upper half ends in a strong downward curve, as well as piercing eyes and large talons, are traits of Eagle imagery.
Maynard Johnny Jr.