Elements Series: Original Paintings by David Robert Boxley, Alaskan Tsimshian

Elements Series: Original Paintings, 2010David Robert Boxley, Alaskan Tsimshianacrylic on Arches paper18" high x 22" wide (framed) Framing: Paintings are floated on acid free linen mat. They are framed in a contemporary profile black wood frame with subtle hues of red. David Robert Boxley is an Alaskan Tsimshian artist from Metlakatla, Alaska. Born on July 27, 1981, David Robert is the eldest son of Master Carver David A. Boxley. From a very young age, David Robert was passionate and proud of his culture. He began carving under the instruction of his father at six years old, and around this same time he also began to travel around the United States to assist his father in raising totem poles and teaching people about Tsimshian culture. As an adult, he has continued to express the love and respect he has for Tsimshian culture through his art, cultural performance and teaching. David Robert’s elegant design style is drawn from a strong tradition of Tsimshian carving and design, and has b