Edna Jackson (artist) facts for kids
Edna Davis Jackson (born 1950) is a talented Tlingit and American artist. She is known for creating unique sculptures from paper and natural materials.
About Edna Davis Jackson
Edna Davis Jackson was born in 1950 in Petersburg, Alaska. She still lives in Kake, a community nearby. Her father was Tlingit, working as a fisherman and carpenter. Her mother was from Michigan. Growing up, her family often traveled between Alaska and Michigan. This meant she had to get used to new places many times.
Her Artistic Journey
Edna started making crafts with her mother when she was a child. This early experience helped her discover her love for art. Her art is deeply connected to her Tlingit background. She uses her heritage to inspire many of her creations.
Education and Teaching
Edna studied art at college. She earned her first art degree from Oregon State University in 1980. Then, in 1983, she received a master's degree from the University of Washington. Papermaking has always been a very important part of her art. She has taught papermaking to students of all ages. This includes high school students and college students at the University of Alaska at Juneau. She also taught weaving there.
Her Artworks
Edna Davis Jackson creates special relief sculptures. These are artworks that stick out from a flat surface. She makes them using paper, mixed with natural things like bark and grasses. Her beautiful artworks can be found in many art collections. These include both public places and private homes. One famous place where her work is shown is the Heard Museum.
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