Corrine Hunt facts for kids

Corrine Hunt (born in 1959) is a talented artist from the Kwakwaka'wakw and Tlingit nations. She is also known by her traditional name, Nugwam Gelatleg'lees. Corrine is a carver, jeweller, and designer. She lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Early Life and Family

Corrine Hunt was born in 1959. She is a member of the Raven Gwa'waina clan from Ts'akis, also known as Alert Bay, British Columbia. Her grandmother, Mary Ebbetts Hunt, was a Tlingit woman from what is now southeastern Alaska. In 1965, Corrine inherited the name Nugwam Gelatleg'lees from her grandmother. This special name means "Killer Whale scratching her back on the beach." Her grandfather, Jonathan Hunt, was a chief of the Kwakwaka'wakw people.

Corrine comes from a family of many famous Kwakwaka'wakw artists. These include Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, Richard Hunt, and Stanley Hunt. She says her uncle, Norman Brotchie, who was a jewellery engraver, first made her interested in art. He helped her learn about Kwakwaka'wakw art. Corrine has lived in Vancouver since 1975. She studied Anthropology and Latin American studies at Simon Fraser University.

Amazing Artworks

Corrine Hunt creates many different kinds of art. She makes beautiful jewellery from gold and silver, often with detailed engravings. She also designs custom furniture using carved stainless steel and recycled wood. Corrine has even created modern totem poles and other large sculptures. You can see some of her big art pieces at places like the Hilton Hotel Whistler and Port Coquitlam City Hall.

One of her most famous projects was in 2009. Corrine helped design the medals for the 2010 Olympic Games held in Vancouver. She also designed medals for the North American Outgames in Vancouver in 2011.

Corrine's designs are very popular. She created the logo for the 2006 World Peace Forum in Vancouver. She has also designed eyeglasses and fashion accessories for different collections. In 2018, she designed the jackets worn by the Canadian snowboarding team during the 2018 Olympic Games. Her 2010 table, called Kwakwaka'wakw, is a great example of how traditional Northwest Coast design can be used in modern art. This table is displayed at the Canadian Museum of History.

Art Shows

Corrine Hunt's art has been shown in many galleries and exhibitions. She has had solo shows where only her art was displayed. She has also been part of group shows with other artists. Her work has been seen in places like Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Portland, Oregon. She has also shown her art in Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Awards and Recognition

In 2011, Corrine Hunt received a special honour called the National Aboriginal Achievement Award. This award is now known as the Indspire Awards. She earned it for her amazing career and for being a great role model for Indigenous young people.

Books About Her Work

A book about Corrine Hunt's art was published in 2012. It is titled Olaka Iku Da Nala: It is a Good Day.