A new and exciting event is happening for us! As you know for the past twelve years we have been accepting artwork from many collectors locally and from far away. Opening this Friday, October 4 from 5:00 – 7:00 we will showcase the private collection of a local collector, Patricia Partnow. She is an anthropologist who has contributed to cross-cultural dialogue in many parts of Alaska. She has worked in Alaska schools, museums and cross-cultural institutions.
Patricia arrived in Alaska in 1971 and over the years she has documented the very special pieces she has collected. We know that many were purchased from the artists she knew, from exhibits she attended or from local businesses she supported. There is a variety of Alaska Native Masks, Dolls, Baskets and Ivory along with two-dimensional work by artists highly respected such as Kes Woodward, Steve Gordon, Sonya Kelliher-Combs, William Kimura and Sandy Gillespie. Some pieces I have not seen for twenty-five years such as the exquisite ivory etched seals by the late Floyd Kingeekuk, from Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island. Also, carvings by Charles Kokuluk, Don Ungott, Teddy and Fred Mayac.
We will be adding more items for the next few weeks. To purchase call, text, or email. 907-563-2787. georgia@georgiabluegallery.com
