Aaron Nelson-Moody facts for kids
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Aaron Nelson-Moody
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| Born | 14 April 1967 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Wood carving |
| Movement | Coast Salish |
Aaron "Splash" Nelson-Moody (whose Squamish name is Tawx'sin Yexwulla) is a talented artist. He was born on April 14, 1967. Aaron is a Squamish carver. He works in the traditional Coast Salish style.
His art includes big projects like the doors for the B.C.-Canada pavilion. These doors were shown at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Aaron also makes beautiful jewelry based on Coast Salish designs.
Aaron Nelson-Moody: The Artist
Aaron Nelson-Moody's Squamish name, Tawx'sin Yexwulla, means "Splashing Eagle." This is why his nickname is "Splash." He first started his career as a carver. Later, he began making jewelry. He wanted to find local Coast Salish jewelry for his wife. When he couldn't find much, he decided to create it himself.
Carving for the Olympics
Aaron Nelson-Moody was asked to create special doors for the Turin Winter Olympics. He started working on them a year before they were installed. The doors were carved from red cedar wood.
The design on the doors tells a Coast Salish legend. It shows a powerful eagle with the sun rising behind it. This artwork shared a piece of Indigenous culture with the world.
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