Michelle Stoney – Gitxsan Hand Recycled Eco-Bag
$28.99
This reusable shopping bag is made of 100% recycled polyester and has a large capacity of 39 cm x 34.5 cm. It has a zipper close and a small compartment inside.
“The hand was an idea from local high school teachers. They had asked me to create a design to honour the local survivors. In the palm of the hand is Stigyoden, our local mountain in the Gitxsan Nation in Northern British Columbia. Surrounding the mountain are flowers, which in our language we call majagalee, which also means children. And on the top, representing the fingers are the feathers, which honour the children who never made it home.” – Michelle Stoney
Royalty is paid by our supplier for each mug sold.
About the artist:
Michelle Stoney was raised in the Gitxsan territory, in the house of Delgamuukw. Michelle is an acrylic painter, jeweller, sculptor and muralist. Michelle completed her Bachelor of fine arts degree from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2012 and Graduated from the Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program at NEC in 2018.
In 2019 Michelle received a BC achievement award (Fulmer award) known as the Crabtree McLennan Emerging artist award. Michelle is currently living in her home community of Gitanmaax , following in her late grandfathers (Victor Mowatt) footsteps teaching art to the local communities.
“I love incorporating my community and nature in all the work I create. I have also created my own personal style over the years which comes from the traditional northwest coast formline but is not traditional. I enjoy making works of art that represents my culture and community.”
