Native American Authors
David Neel (Tlat'lala'wis') , 1960-
Kwakiutl
David Neel is a prominent professional photographer, carver and jewelry designer of Kwaguitl heritage. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Canada and the United States. He is descended from a long line of Kwagiutl artists.
Awards and Honors
1987 & 1988 Mungo Martin Memorial Award1991 Canada Council Explorations Grant Contemporary Mask Series
1992 Smithsonian Institution - Community Scholar Grant
Online resources by or about David Neel:
David Neel StudioAuthor: David Neel
Type: authorbio
Description: David Neel's web site presents biographical information, and selected images of his photographic work, carvings, and jewelry designs.
URL: www.davidneel.com
Heard Museum: Interview with David Neel
Author: Heard Museum
Type: authorbio
Description: Contains an extensive interview with David Neel by the Heard Museum, for a August 1997 exhibit. Also contains a photo of the artist.
URL: http://www.heard.org/exhibits/7th/dn.html
Books by David Neel:
Neel, David. The great canoes : reviving a Northwest Coast traditionVancouver : Douglas & McIntyre, 1995.
Genre: Nonfiction
ISBN: 1550541854
Neel, David. Our chiefs and elders : words and photographs of Native leaders
Vancouver : UBC Press, 1992.
Genre: Nonfiction
ISBN: 0774804114
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