$2,700.00
Eagles of Deadman's Islets - Consignment #4/80
Artist: Roy Henry Vickers
Medium: Serigraph
Image Size: 19 3/4" x 12 3/4"
Edition Size: 80
- Story
I cruised by Deadman's Islets for several years before realizing there was a history there.
On one of the islands, I often paused to share with my guests the marvel of the eagles and their nests. This particular nest, a testament to nature's resilience, has seen the fledging of at least two eagle chicks every year for the past 17 years or more. Such a feat is rare, as most eagles produce between one and three eggs per year, and it's even rarer for all three chicks to take flight successfully.
The bald eagle builds the largest nest of any North American bird, up to four meters in diameter. These eagles are often seen in the nest, waiting patiently to swoop down and snatch fish out of the water with their talons.
Deadman's Islets, a place of profound cultural significance, was once a native burial ground in the Tofino Harbour. The islets were adorned with artifacts from these burials, a testament to the rich history that once thrived here. However, these treasures were tragically lost to poaching and theft. Today, access to the islets is strictly regulated, requiring written permission from the Clayoquot Band. A poignant memorial, a dugout canoe carved by Joe and Carl Martin, stands on the islet facing Tofino. It serves as a tribute to a young infant who lost their life in a boating accident near the islets and as a memorial for all the souls laid to rest here.
This work was inspired by a photo Jennifer Steven took at sunset one fine West Coast evening. We enjoy some breathtaking sunsets here in Tofino, and the eagle has been the favorite of all birds for years as a subject for the art found here in the gallery.
Story
I cruised by Deadman's Islets for several years before realizing there was a history there.
On one of the islands, I often paused to share with my guests the marvel of the eagles and their nests. This particular nest, a testament to nature's resilience, has seen the fledging of at least two eagle chicks every year for the past 17 years or more. Such a feat is rare, as most eagles produce between one and three eggs per year, and it's even rarer for all three chicks to take flight successfully.
The bald eagle builds the largest nest of any North American bird, up to four meters in diameter. These eagles are often seen in the nest, waiting patiently to swoop down and snatch fish out of the water with their talons.
Deadman's Islets, a place of profound cultural significance, was once a native burial ground in the Tofino Harbour. The islets were adorned with artifacts from these burials, a testament to the rich history that once thrived here. However, these treasures were tragically lost to poaching and theft. Today, access to the islets is strictly regulated, requiring written permission from the Clayoquot Band. A poignant memorial, a dugout canoe carved by Joe and Carl Martin, stands on the islet facing Tofino. It serves as a tribute to a young infant who lost their life in a boating accident near the islets and as a memorial for all the souls laid to rest here.
This work was inspired by a photo Jennifer Steven took at sunset one fine West Coast evening. We enjoy some breathtaking sunsets here in Tofino, and the eagle has been the favorite of all birds for years as a subject for the art found here in the gallery.