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 | In 1972, James P. Bender graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts.
After developing an interest in Native Coast Art Forms, he apprenticed under Bill Holm and Duane Pasco. Mr. Pasco and Mr. Holm are leading contributors in the resurgence of Northwest Indian Art.
Today, Mr. Bender passes this tradition along by instructing new artists, and in expanding his own body of work. Here, you will find a sampling of Mr. Bender's Masks, Bowls, Jewelry, Totems, and other subjects in a variety of mediums which James has worked in over the years. If you have questions, or comments, please feel free to contact Mr. Bender directly. |  | |
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For several years now, I have been experimenting with using Cast Bronze as a medium for in my designs which has been something I have always wanted to do.
As with the Sunroom and its African Mahogany, I have been able to explore, and develop, a number of techniques. The introduction of Cast Bronze into my works has improved my designs tremendously, and created some new, and inspired, artwork...
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Read more: Cast Bronze Works
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Having worked on a variety of projects, and in several mediums, James' totem work ranges from private commissions, such as the Koe Totem, to publicly viewable works like the totems at Seven Cedars Casino. |
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Read more: Totems
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Each transformation mask portrays a traditional myth or legend that involves the passing of supernatural powers from a human character to a spiritual one. These masks display a complex understanding of articulation and are extremely functional when viewed in a dance and drama performance.
Transformation Masks are a type of mask used by the Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast and Alaska in ritual dance. These masks typically depict an animal in the "closed" state, and in the "open" state transforms into a human face carved in wood.. This opening, or transforming, is caused by the performer pulling a string...
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Read more: Transformation Masks
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Having worked on a variety of projects, and in a number of mediums, James' bowls & boxes work is both thoughtful, and elegant. |
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Read more: Bowls & Boxes
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Jewelry has been a tradition in the Coastal NW tribes for a very long time. When copper and silver became available one of the most popular jewelry pieces to be created by native artists was the bracelet. Many were as wide as 2". Worn as a symbol of power and prestige some women had many bracelets worn on each arm.
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Read more: Jewelry
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I do a lot of artwork that goes in new houses such as entryway doors, fireplace mantels, stairway railings, and sandblast designs on glass windows to name a few. |
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Read more: Architectural Installations
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