David Neel
David Neel has been creating art in the Kwakwaka’wakw style for over twenty years. His paintings, printmaking, carvings, and jewelry are all informed by his heritage, which includes several successful artists: Dave Neel Sr., his father; Ellen Neel, his grandmother; Mungo Martin, his great-great uncle; and Charlie James, his great-great-great grandfather. While many of his pieces are more contemporary in their material and design, Neel learned carving in the traditional style by his family and peers in his father’s village.
While Neel portrays meaningful stories and traditional values in all of his pieces, he says he finds jewelry the most impactful art form. He appreciates the fact that clients attach their own meaning to his jewelry and that it is used to mark important, personal events in people’s lives.
Neel has exhibited his work in many public institutions, including solo exhibitions at: the National Portrait Gallery of Canada; The Smithsonian Institution – NMAI; the Venice Biennale, and his work is represented in numerous public collections. His children are following in family legacy; studying art at the Emily Carr University and working with their father.
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Eagle Pendant
David Neel
$325.00 CADSterling silver, Engraved, Oxidized
Sterling silver Omero chain available separately.
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Bukwus Mask
David Neel
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
21 x 13.5 x 9″
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Raven Transforming Pendant
David Neel
$1,200.00 CAD14K Yellow gold, Engraved
Oxidized18K Yellow gold Omero chain available separately.
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Raven with Human Pendant
David Neel
$2,600.00 CADSterling silver, 23K Yellow gold, Abalone shell
with Oxidization
Engraved
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