The circle of life and death Mixed Media Art Taking from our literal umbilical

Taking from our literal umbilical cords to which we all were tethered

so the boy could continue looking forward without worry

and after a woman gives birth

created through a process of drawing and cutting to reveal negative/positive space

Exuberance

The circle of life and death Mixed Media Art Taking from our literal umbilicalThis piece symbolizes the circle of life & death. Salmon are an integral part of our ecosystem & our culture as Gitxsan people. From their flesh & bones grow majagalee: flowers. We also use this word to describe our children, our future generation. This salmon skeleton is also like a vessel, a basket full of resources. As Gitxsan people, we honour our greatest law: Gwalxyeeinstxw. We are given a full basket and we must pass one on to our future