WHITE GRYN

Gryn White was born on Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands). He grew up surrounded by art. His father, Greg White, is a Haida artist who has been carving in argillite for over 55 years. He taught Gryn about the art form and how to develop his skills.
Gryn also attributes art works created by his great great grandfather, Charles Edenshaw, as one of the main influences in his life. Charles Edenshaw was a Haida Chief and Master artist. He passed away in 1920 and, to this day, remains one of the most accomplished Haida carvers of all time.
Gryn works in a variety of media including argillite and limited-edition serigraphs (silkscreen prints). He has also released limited edition prints. Argillite is becoming increasingly scarce for the carvers in Haida Gwaii. The only quarry in the world to get the argillite is on Skidegate Mountain on Haida Gwaii near the village of Skidegate. Gallery Indigena is pleased to represent Gryn White in both of our Vancouver and Stratford galleries.