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Northwest Coast K’ómoks and Kwaguʼł artist Karver Everson talks about the inspiration for his colourful yada̱n or Mussel Rattle, the contemporary design and colour palate, and how they are used in a ceremonial context.

K’ómoks and Kwaguʼł artist Karver Everson was born in Comox, BC in 1993 and named Gayustistalas. - This name once belonged to his father, Chief Rob Everson of the Gigalʼgam Walas Kwaguł from the Kwakwakaʼwakw People.

Karver has been blessed by the mentors in his life. He has worked under the tutelage of Kwakwakaʼwakw master carvers Richard Hunt, Calvin Hunt, Mervyn Child, David Knox, and Rande Cook. His uncle, Andy Everson, has also taught him to understand multiple facets of Northwest Coast art including rules of formline and design. Karver has a Diploma of Fine Arts from North Island College. He recently completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria in 2020. Also, he will be starting his Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria in the fall of 2020.

Discover more about Karver Everson and his work at https://spiritsofthewestcoast.com