Salmon Gills in Mountain Formation

Salmon Gills in Mountain Formation Malynn Wilbur Foster, Squaxin and Skokomish Nationwoodblock print on handmade paperedition of 517" tall x 5" wide, paper size Malynn A. Wilbur-Foster is a Salish Native American artist who was born, raised and resides in Shelton, WA. She is enrolled in the Squaxin Island tribe and was raised as an enrolled Skokomish tribal member. She continues to have close ties with both communities. Her parents are renowned artists Andy P. Wilbur-Peterson and Ruth Wilbur-Peterson of Skokomish. Malynn was fortunate to be raised in her cultural lifestyle since birth, living in traditional ways. At three years old, she took her first weaving class from the late Hazel Pete (Chehalis), and Hazel did not mince words when she said Malynn was the worst student she ever had. Malynn, insisted on doing things her way, and still does. Gathering was a big part of her childhood, among other traditional activities, her family gathered basket weaving materials and medicines in the