Kwakwaka’wakw Art: A Presentation by Trevor Isaac
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This event is in the past.
Tickets
FREE admission for all;
Registration required
Location
East Classroom, Lower Lobby
Burke Museum
4303 Memorial Way NE
Seattle, WA, United States
Trevor Isaac will give a general overview of Kwakwaka’wakw art, including how both the everyday and ceremonial artform has been a means of recording and documenting their culture. Born and raised in Kwakwaka’wakw territory, he has been immersed in cultural practices throughout his lifetime, specializing in two-dimensional designs and maintaining the ceremonial practices of his community. He is a Hereditary Chief within his family and works with the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay, BC.
The event is made possible by Friends of Native Art.
About the Artist
Trevor Isaac is a Kwakwaka’wakw artist specializing in two-dimensional design. As a child, Isaac always loved traditional art but didn’t practice the art form until he was in high school. Today, most of Isaac’s art is dedicated ceremonial purposes in his home community of Alert Bay. While creating the crest figures, Isaac feels his cultural knowledge assists his depiction of the unique crest of his peoples. Since birth, Isaac has been immersed into the cultural practices of his peoples. In addition to being a traditional artist, Isaac is also a traditional Singer and Dancer during potlatch ceremonies. He is a Hereditary Chief within his family and is a valued member of the U’mista Cultural Centre staff in Alert Bay, BC since 2010.
