Aasgutuyík G̱uwakaan (Tlingit for Deer in Rainforest) Wood Block Print (LAST ONE)

This woodblock print is in 8-colors which was time and labor intensive for each color.  In Tlingit culture, the deer symbolizes peace makers.  The landscape is the Alaska mountain ranges, with the lines symbolizing time, and the clouds and the rain.  Artist Crystal Worl said “I thought of calling this “raindeer” for fun.  It is a calming and fun piece that represented her time in Oaxaca , Mexico during her residency.  With other artists, it was a time of working hard, having fun, in a calm environment.” In Oaxaca City there are tons of print studios of every kind. Hundreds of talented artis...