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Richard Shorty

Richard Shorty

Cultural Background: Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Northern Tutchone, Yukon

Richard was born in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory in 1959 and belongs to Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Northern Tutchone. Richard is a self taught artist. He originally started painting wildlife at an early age along with painting his favorite rock star or sports idol. In 1978, Richard moved to Vancouver.

In the early 1980’s, Richard started painting West Coast Native design and soon developed his own distinct, style, using the wildlife form of the animal and adding his native design on the inside of the form. By now, stores were asking for and purchasing his work.

Over the years, Richard has moved around – Vancouver Island, Richmond, Whitehorse, always returning to Vancouver. Today, Richard is one of the most sought after Native artists, with works in many galleries throughout. He is very versatile, working on drums, paddles, masks, rattles in addition to his paintings. His pieces are collected internationally.

 

Origine Culturelle: Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Northern Tutchone, Yukon

Richard est né à Whitehorse, dans les territoire du Yukon en 1959 et fait partit de l'autochtone du nord. Richard est un artiste autodidacte. Il peignait la faune dès son jeune âge ainsi que ses idoles sportifs et artistes rock préférés. En 1978, Richard déménage à Vancouver.

Au début des années 80, Richard a commencé à peindre des designs autochtones de la côte ouest et par la suite développa son propre style distinct, utilisant la forme animale de la faune et en insérant un design indigène à l’intérieur de la forme. Depuis ce temps, les magasins en demandent et achètent ses œuvres.

Au cours des années, Richard déménage souvent – sur l’île de Vancouver, à Richmond, à Whitehorse, mais toujours en revenant à Vancouver. Aujourd’hui, Richard est un des artistes autochtones les plus recherchés, ses œuvres étant mis en exposition dans plusieurs galeries. Il est très versatile, il travaille sur tambours, pagaies, masques, hochets en plus de ses tableaux. Ses pièces sont collectionnées au niveau international.

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Owl Night Hunter by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Frog Dancer by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Eagle Heart by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Transformation by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Feather by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Wolverine by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Eagle Moon by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Snowy Owl by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Eagle by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Frog by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Owl Tree by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Salmon Eagle by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Eagle by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Thunderbird Mask by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Breaching by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Beaver Dame by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Two Ravens by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Reunion by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection
Lynxx by artist Richard Shorty - Northern Tutchone. Indigenous Collection