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Jeffery Paul Sheakley Jr. half Tlingit and half Haida raised on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska was greatly influenced by elders, cultural bearers, and tribal leaders from throughout the Southeast Alaska Region. Over the years has studied various mediums in wood carving, painting, northwest coast design, weaving with cedar/spruce, and in 2015 discovered a passion for metalsmithing, chasing and Repoussé.
Using metalsmith hand carving techniques and traditional form line design of Tlingit and Haida Culture he creates one of a kind pieces of jewelry that symbol his cultural background to be appreciated all cultures around the world and a way to pass on knowledge of the art tofuture generations through a modern medium.
His original works of art are exhibited across fine gift shops/galleries across Southeast Alaska, considered highly collectable and apart of private collections throughout the world.
As a self-taught metal smith describes his work/creativity as gift from the great spirits of the shinning heavens and describes his art as “a personal journey of expression based on generations of traditional beauty.”
Using metalsmith hand carving techniques and traditional form line design of Tlingit and Haida Culture he creates one of a kind pieces of jewelry that symbol his cultural background to be appreciated all cultures around the world and a way to pass on knowledge of the art tofuture generations through a modern medium.
His original works of art are exhibited across fine gift shops/galleries across Southeast Alaska, considered highly collectable and apart of private collections throughout the world.
As a self-taught metal smith describes his work/creativity as gift from the great spirits of the shinning heavens and describes his art as “a personal journey of expression based on generations of traditional beauty.”
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