Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Bill Reid - life and legend

Here is a nicely done piece on the CBC website about Haida carver, the late Bill Reid.

"At age 65, Reid confesses he's always felt like a "loser." His admission in this CBC Radio interview comes as a surprise given his celebrated career. Reid has largely been credited with inspiring a Haida art renaissance with his soaring totem poles and remarkably detailed sculptures. His career in the arts followed a successful stint in broadcasting where he was recognized as a honey-voiced news announcer for CBC Radio. Despite his successes, Reid says he is unimpressed by fame and is reluctant to embrace his icon status."

2 comments:

Candy Minx said...

This was very interesting, reaLLY enjoyed the link, thanks Mr Anchovy. I've been working through my archives and books to send down to Chicago...(I am so ready to document you and Stagg busking on Sat!) and I found my Haida art book that is so cool because it breaks down the language within Haida art. The way eyes are drawn, animals layerd and every line is an icon or sign for something else, so beautiful and so simple.

mister anchovy said...

hey candy! looking forward to seeing you and the Emperor of Ephemera very soon.....