Reg Davidson facts for kids
Reg Davidson, born in 1954, is a talented Indigenous Canadian artist. He is a member of the Haida Nation, a First Nations group known for their rich culture and art. Reg Davidson is famous for his beautiful carvings.
He was born in 1954 in Masset, a Haida village located on the Queen Charlotte Islands (now called Haida Gwaii) in British Columbia, Canada. Art runs in his family! His parents are Claude and Vivian Davidson. Through his father, Claude, Reg is the grandson of Florence Davidson, who was also a respected Haida artist and storyteller.
Reg Davidson belongs to the Eagle clan, specifically the Ts'ał'lanas family group within the Haida Nation.
Becoming an Artist
Reg Davidson started carving in 1972. He learned a lot from his older brother, Robert Davidson, who is also a very famous carver. Reg worked as an apprentice, meaning he learned by helping his brother.
One important project they worked on together was carving a housefront and houseposts. This was done in 1977 and 1978 to honor their great-grandfather, Charles Edenshaw, who was a legendary Haida artist. This experience helped Reg develop his skills and understanding of traditional Haida art.
Reg Davidson's Artworks
Reg Davidson creates art using different materials. He often carves with argillite, which is a special black stone found only on Haida Gwaii. This stone is soft enough to carve when first mined but becomes harder over time.
He also works with wood, creating larger carvings like totem poles and masks. Besides carving, Reg Davidson makes silkscreen prints. Silkscreening is a printing technique where ink is pushed through a screen to create an image. His artworks often feature traditional Haida designs and stories.
External links
- Reg Davidson, Haida Artist
