Jerry Hill is one of a handful of white artists who have been recognized for accurately representing and contributing to the resurgence of Pacific Northwest Coastal First Nations art. As a student at the University of Washington in the 70s, Jerry studied under renowned expert Bill Holm. After studying with Holm, Jerry began making Northwest Coast style jewelry and made significant contributions to the movement to preserve and grow recognition and understanding of Northwest Coast art. In the mid 1980s, Jerry was invited to teach at the University of Alaska, Juneau, guiding both native and non-native student artists. His deep respect for Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations peoples and art has led to commissions from a variety of First Nation tribes, families, and people. His work has also been displayed and sold in many First Nation owned galleries throughout the region.
Each piece featured on Jerry’s website comes with a story card explaining the context of the piece within Coastal First Nation traditions and is packaged in a gift box. |
Feel free to contact me through my website. I'm happy to answer any questions about my artwork.
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