DEAN KULOWIYI

BACKGROUND

• The artist living in Alaska influences his artwork
• Dean does not have any education in the arts
• His father is a major influence on dean since he was the one who got him into carving

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• The artist uses ivory from walrus tusks to carve
• He uses carving tools such as a chizel to carve
• The reason why this artist is unique because the material he uses is very intriguing

ARTIST STATEMENT

• His artwork is classified as realistic since he carves animals
• He describes his work as motionless
• He makes them because that is how he gets his income

VISUAL ANALYSIS

• I see ridges in the artwork
• It reminds me of when i used to live in florida and go to the beach