Rande Cook (Galapa) was born in 1977 in the northern Vancouver Island town of Alert Bay, B.C.He spent his early years in Alert Bay before moving to Victoria in 1991.His grandparents Gus and Florence Matlipi raised him with strong cultural views and ties to this rich heritage.Rande's grandfater taught him the essential elements of art and impressed upon him how art both reflects and connects to the culture.Among his influences Rande credits his brother Will Cook Jr., William Wasden Jr., Beau Dick, Don Yeomans, Bruce Alfred and most recently, Johyn Livingston.During his apprenticeship with John, Rande has explored woodcarving, mask making, box design and numerous other forms of coastal First Nations art.Rande says that from all of his mentors he has developed an appreciation for coastal artists and their many variations of style and expression.
Cormorant
6 x 9 in. Basswood
Elements Within I
19 x 13 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$125
Elements Within II
19 x 13 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$125
Killer Whale Drum
18 x 18 x 4 in.
CDN$800
Elements Within III
19 x 13 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$125
Elements Within IV
19 x 13 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$125
Twin Spirits Glass Ball
3.5 (Height) in. Giftware
Spiritual Strength Glass Ball
3.5 (Height) in. Giftware
Spiritual Guidance Glass Ball
3.5 (Height) in. Giftware
Spirits Within Glass Ornament
3.5 (Height) in. Giftware
Twin Spirits
7.5 x 30 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$90
Spirits Within
7.5 x 30 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$90
Spiritual Strength
7.5 x 30 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
CDN$90
