Greg White Lightbown
Greg White Lightbown was born in 1953. He is a member of the Haida Nation, a group of First Peoples whose traditional territory comprises the northern coast of British Columbia on the Islands of Haida Gwaii and the southern coast of Alaska. Greg belongs to the Raven Clan, one of the two central family crests of the Haida. Greg comes from a strong line of artists, which includes his Great Grandfather the legendary Charles Edenshaw.
Carving in argillite for over 40 years, Greg's valuable and extensive knowledge of argillite carving has been an inspiration to many younger carvers. One such artist is Greg's own son, Gryn White. Gryn is an accomplished argillite carver and credits his father as his “strongest inspiration.”
Greg White Lightbown takes pride in creating traditional pieces with themese that strongly connect to his Haida heritage, while continuing to produce some of the most expertly created argillite pieces today.
