Alano edzerza biography of william james

It&#;s high time that I do a profile on this rising star in the fashion world (who, by many regards, can already be considered established).

Hailing from the Tahltan Nation, Alano Edzerza is currently based out of Vancouver, where he operates his art gallery.

He belongs to the Raven Clan, and the important bird features prominently in his artwork.

 Although this post is strictly on his fashion design and apparel, Edzerza also creates jewelry, sculpture, glass work, two-dimensional art, and large-scale installations.

His apparel hit the international scene two years ago when he designed the uniforms for the Netherlands teamfor the Winter Olympics held in BC.

But you don't need to be an Olympian or even an athlete to wear his gear (this is good news for people like me).

Alano edzerza biography of william Alano Edzerza belongs to the Raven clan of the Tahltan Nation. Born in , he has been an artist since he could hold a pencil; and received his first recognition of merit at age thirteen for a sculpture award from the school board of Victoria. This early talent developed rapidly into a professional career with international gallery and museum shows. Alano began working in Northwest Coast art under the tutelage of his family member, fellow Tahltan artist, Terrance Campbell. In Alano furthered his education by attending school in Arizona for jewelry making under the instruction of Rick Charlie.

You can find his Northwest Coast-inspired designs on everything from tunic dresses to t-shirts and hoodies, and even some badass outerwear (see below). Another cool little fact?: his clothes are available in sizes that range from XS to 3XL.

Edzerza says he uses a Northern variation of Northwest Coast art, with a contemporary graphic art twist; and that is exactly what he does - taking cues from popular fashion (by decentering the designs), he also employs age-old Northwest Coast artistic practices of wrapping and expanding 2-D designs around an object (the human body, in this case).

His designs are clean and striking, granting the wearers of his apparel the status of being 'effortlessly cool.'

(Black Formline on Blue, NAA by Alano Edzerza, XS-XL, $45, 

Model: Amberae Wood, Photo: Thosh)

(Ladies TriBlend Raglan Sleeve Pullover, NAAEagles Landing, $45)

(Edzerza Eagle Shell Jacket By Alano Edzerza, XS-XL, $, 

Model: Amberae Wood)

(Grey Smoke Hole cropped design on Black T-Shirt, 

NAA By Alano Edzerza, XS-2XL, $28)

(Formline Camo Hoodie, NAA By Alano Edzerza, XS-2XL, $80)

Profile image above from CBR Photography, all other images from Email inquiries to director, or fan his apparel page on Facebook by clicking here.

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