“Supernatural Guardian of Lax U’u’la”
Limited Edition of 10 digital prints, 8.5"x11", original acrylic painting by Goot-Ges @lilfire17. Prints available at: http://voicesbook.storenvy.com/collections/1438636-art-by-goot-ges/products/18539185-supernatural-guardian-of-lax-uula
“Supernattural Guardian of Lax U’u’la”
Painted on Tsimshian Territories.
Acrylic paint on canvas.
Autumn 2016
This painting depicts Wolf protecting the island of Lac U’u’la from the destruction proposed by Pacific North West LNG.
Goot-Ges is a Tsimshian, Haida and Nisga’a woman from the house of Txaatk’anlaxhatkw, of the Village of skulls. Out of a dream she collaborated with five other Indigenous Women to begin the occupation of Lax U’u’la, also called Lelu Island. A mother of 3 babies Goot-Ges is a powerful force against the Colonial State, defending waters and land along the North West Coast.
Sale of Goot-Ges’ art goes directly to supporting her family and furthering the work of Yakguudang.
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