Jeff Bear/Marianne Jones
Ravens and Eagles Productions
24 minutes • 2003

It's rare to find a female carver of monumental art, but in the 1960s, Freda Diesing was among the vanguard of Haida artists whose talents sparked a revival of her culture's artwork. At the age of 42, she took up carving and established herself as not only an exceptional carver, but also an enthusiastic teacher and mentor. Some of today's emerging masters like Dempsey Bob and Stan Bevan thank Freda for their success. In recognition of her achievement, she received a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2002.

Subject(s): Artists–Freda Diesing, Indigenous people–Haida, Sculpture, Women–Artists

To view clips or to find more information about the series producers, visit: www.urbanrez.ca