Adonis David
Nuu-chah-nulth Nation
Adonis David was born in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on May 27th, 1994. He is a new generation artist who belongs to an esteemed family of artists. His grandfather is master carver Joe David, his great uncle is accomplished artist George David and his father Douglas David is considered one of the foremost next generation of master artists of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Adonis has spent many years working under his father; assisting with carving and painting and learning about Nuu-chah-nulth cultural traditions and stories that impact his life and artistic development. Four years ago, this one-on-one mentoring propelled Adonis to explore his own artwork in the media of original painting concentrating on using acrylic on paper. His imagery is culturally significant and speaks to a traditional Nuu-chah-nulth form line and design element which is whimsical and uplifting.
Adonis is well on his way to expressing his cultural knowledge and roots through his light and colorful imagery and with the support from his family will certainly gain a strong following both locally and internationally.
Works by this Artist (Present + Past + Public)
Present Works
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Baby Eagle Bentwood Box
Adonis David
CA$680.00Yellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Box of Wealth
Adonis David
CA$450.00Acrylic on Acid-free paper
Unframed
2024
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Bear Bentwood Box
Adonis David
RESERVEDYellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Thunderbird & Salmon
Adonis David
CA$450.00Acrylic on Acid-free paper
Unframed
2024
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Bear with Salmon Trout Head Bentwood Box
Adonis David
CA$8,800.00Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
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Salmon
Adonis David
CA$450.00Acrylic on Acid-free paper
Unframed
2024
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Frog
Adonis David
CA$450.00Acrylic on Acid-free paper
Unframed
2024
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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Killerwhale & Salmon Bentwood Box
Adonis David
CA$3,500.00Red Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Killerwhale Bentwood Box
Adonis David
CA$680.00Red Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Salmon (Green, Black, Blue)
Adonis David
CA$450.00Acrylic paint on Acid-free paper
2022
Unframed
(For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)
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