KC: Namxxelagiyu

Kevin Cranmer - Namxxelagiyu

Edition Size: 170 signed and numbered, 17 artist's proofs, 1 printer's proof
Print Edition Size: 170 numbered prints
Colours: Green, deep sienna, metallic copper, and black.
Paper: Stonehenge Cover White (rag)
Paper Size: 50.5 x 53 cm, 19.9 x 20.9 inches
Image Size: 44 x 44 cm, 17.3 x 17.3 inches
Publication Date: 06/01/2006

Namxxelagiyu
"This design represents one of the original ancestors of the 'Namgis. 'Namxxelagiyu (Sea Monster) inhabited the waters around the mouth of the river Gwani (Nimpkish River). After the great flood, 'Namxxelagiyu came out of the river Gwani and became the man 'Namukusto'lis. He began to build a house, but was unable to lift the heavy cedar beams by himself. A thunderbird flew down and perched on a large rock nearby. 'Namukusto'lis saw the bird and wished that he could help him. The thunderbird, being a supernatural creature, knew the wish in 'Namukusto'lis' mind. It lifted its bird face, revealing a human face underneath, saying 'I will help you', as it lifted the beams in its talons and put them into place. When the work was finished, the thunderbird assumed human form by removing its bird skin and throwing it into the air. As it flew away, he said, 'You will only cause thunder and lightning when one of the people in this place dies'.
This design represents both the sea monster 'Namxxelagiyu, and the human he transformed into, 'Namukusto'lis."
-Gilakasla, T'suxt'sa'esagame, Kevin Daniel Cranmer

This limited edition silkscreen print titled "'Namxxelagiyu" by Kevin Cranmer was hand produced by the screen printing process. It is the only limited edition printing of this design. The artist has inspected and signed each copy in the edition. All trial copies of this edition have been destroyed and the printing stencils obliterated.