Fred Fulmer: My Journey as a Tlingit Artist
Date & Time
Thursday, March 9
7 p.m.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
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This lecture will detail my journey to become a better artist, one that focused more on the Tlingit style. My work is directly inspired by my culture and much of it conveys the history of my clan. I will discuss the artists that inspired me and my exploration of Tlingit art and culture. I’ve enjoyed carving, sharing Tlingit culture through songs and dance and storytelling over the years and plan on continuing being a part of this rich heritage. One thing I realize as each year passes, is my generation is now becoming the new elders.
This event is FREE and open to all.
This event is made possible with support from Friends of Native Art.
About the Artist
My father is German and my mother is Tlingit from a village in Alaska called Hoonah. My Tlingit name is Saał-Kaa which means a “named great man.” I’m from the Chookaneidee Clan and from the Ice House or Glacier House. My mom’s people originated from Glacier Bay. So I’m Eagle/ Brown Bear.
My dad was in the navy during my years growing up, so we moved all around the states. I moved up to Ketchikan and lived there from 1981 to 1987, during this time I was influenced by all the totem poles and Native culture all around us. While attending college there I watched Nathan Jackson carve a couple of totem poles for Sealaska at a facility there on campus. This is where my interest in carving began. After I moved to Seattle in 1987, I was inspired by my Chookaneidee Clan Uncle, Ray Nielsen Sr. I also worked with Ralph Bennet , Israel Shotridge, and Scott Jensen for a few years before going on my own path. My Family and I have belonged and performed with four different Tlingit dance groups over the last 18 years, so this has presented an opportunity to carve items for our regalia. I create things large and small.
