Addison’s Supernatural Adventures
Created by Kristy Crawford
This print was inspired by my daughter, Addison. She is a very, very curious little girl and always has been. Growing up listening to the Haida legends, all the stories about Yáahl (Raven) creating things, travelling between worlds and all the tricks he would play on everyone and everything. The piece is showing Addison with a mischievous look following Raven. He is going through the K’yuu (doorway) to the supernatural world. On the other side of the doorway are the supernatural creatures: Mouse woman, Butterfly woman, and cedar woman. It is coffee time for them! Mouse woman is nestled into the roots of the cedar tree, drinking her tea. Butterfly woman is cozily sitting on a mushroom drinking her coffee. Cedar woman is leaning against the cedar tree sipping her coffee as well. Their relaxing day will soon be disturbed by a curious little girl!
About the Artist
Haida Artist based in Victoria, B.C
Kristy Crawford, Haida artist, is from the Eagle K'aawaas Clan of Kiusta, Haida Gwaii,B.C. Born and raised in Masset, she was exposed to art through out her life in many different ways, and she has a passion for learning new things.
This lead her to the Freda Diesing School of Fine Arts in 2009, where she learned how to draw, paint, and carve northwest coast art under the instruction of Stan Bevan, Ken McNeil, and Dempsey Bob. Kristy completed her certificate in 2010, then took time off to raise her daughter. Later, she then completed her diploma in 2014.
She is now continuing her studies of Haida Art, learning from her mentor and husband James Crawford, whom she met in Art school.
She currently resides in Victoria, B.C., working as a full time artist, raising her two children. She produces many different types of art including carving, painting, lino block printing, silk screen printing, photography, video production, knitting, and crocheting.
E: kristycrawford.haida@gmail.com
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“I have art flowing through my blood, I love creating new things. I was born and raised a proud Haida from Masset, Haida Gwaii, B.C. I have been creating my own take on traditional Haida Art in order to stay connected to my roots and to teach my children our Haida history.”