Duane Pasco (May 14, 1932 - July 31, 2024) was an American artist. He was known for his indigenous-style work and as a teacher of Northwest Coast art, in particular as a key contributor to reviving the 'Ksan style.[1][2][3]
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| Born | May 14, 1932 |
| Died | July 31, 2024 (age 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | www |
Pasco was raised in Alaska and Seattle,[4] and was of English and Irish descent.[5] He was professionally active since his first gallery showing in 1966, working in both carving and two-dimensional formats.[5] In 1967, he took a leave of absence from his then-employment for a steel-construction company, in order to move beyond what he describes as making "curios"[4] and pursue art education full-time. He again made a major change in approach in 1976. At both these times, he was heavily influenced in his artistic development by the writings and works of artist and historian Bill Holm.[4] He has taught classes at many universities and schools in Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska, notably the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art ('Ksan),[2] where he influenced artists such as Walter Harris. He was a friend and associate of Nuu-Chah-Nulth artist Joe David.[5] Pasco was a noted[who?] canoe carver, mentoring novice canoe carvers and actively assisting them in the steaming process.
His carved totems are publicly viewable in Seattle at Occidental Park and Seattle Center,[6][7] and in Sitka, Alaska at Sitka National Historical Park.[8]
He was a speaker and expounder of Chinook Jargon. In the early 1990s he published the bi-monthly Tenas Wawa newsletter in Poulsbo, Washington.[9]
Duane Pasco died July 31, 2024 at his home in Poulsbo, Washington.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Acknowledgements". Raven Publishing. March 10, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ a b Averill, Lloyd J.; Daphne K. Morris (1995). Northwest Coast Native and Native-Style Art: A Guidebook for Western Washington. University of Washington Press. p. 165.
- ^ MacDonald, George F.; et al. (1972). 'Ksan Breath of Our Grandfathers: An Exhibition of 'Ksan Art. National Museum of Man.
- ^ a b c Pasco, Duane (September 1, 2005). "Duane Pasco Studio - Biography". Archived from the original on May 20, 2010. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ a b c "Duane Pasco: Bio". Stonington Gallery. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ^ "5008-23". Lonely Planet Images. 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ "Duane Pasco". imagesofseattle.org. Archived from the original on 2007-05-27. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ "Totem Pole Centennial Pole". National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ "Tenas Wawa: The Chinook Jargon Voice". March 20, 2004. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "Obituary, Kitsap Sun". August 6, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ Nelson, Audrey; Lin, Peiyu (2024-09-05). "Duane Pasco, Pacific Northwest Native-style artist, died at the age of 92". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
External links
edit- Official website
- Online display of works by Duane Pasco held at the Stonington Gallery, Pioneer Square, Seattle.
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