Glen Rabena information page
Carver Totem Mask
Summary
Born in the Pacific northwest, artist Glen Rabena began carving in 1970. During 1975 and 1976, he studied at the Gitanmax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art at Koan.
While he is an accomplished artist in wood, gold and silver, Glen is probably best known for his bird serigraphs. His love of nature comes through in his graphic deigns, which tend to be less traditional than his other work. The ability to capture the spirit of his subject makes his prints much sought after by both northwest coast and wildlife art collectors.
In 1986-87 Glen worked with Robert Davidson and his brother Reg Davidson. Projects included various private commissions and the three totem poles at Pepsico's world headquarters in Purchase, N.Y.
Glen was adopted into the eagle clan by hereditary haida chief, Claude Davidson, at a Potlatch in Massett, Queen Charlotte Island in November, 1987. He helped Reg carve the first pole in modern time to be raised at a potlatch for the naming of a chief.
Currently Glen spends most of his time carving wooden masks, boxes, and bowls for private collections and galleries. He has been commissioned to produce ceremonial objects to be used and given away at Potlatches.
Glen lives with his wife and family on Hornby Island, B.C.. He spends time carving in his studio as well as enjoying tennis and singing and playing music with friends.About Canada are a store in Banff Alberta who carry a range of products by Glen Rabena, they are a gallery and gift store. This is a store that sells online and tends to have some really neat Canadian made products.
While he is an accomplished artist in wood, gold and silver, Glen Rabena is probably best known for his bird serigraphs. His love of nature comes through in his graphic deigns, which tend to be less traditional than his other work.
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