Jay Simeon is a member of the Haida Nations Sdast’a’aas Eagle clan from Kiusta. Simeon has built a reputation for meticulously rendered pieces in a variety of scales and materials such as precious metals, wood and argillite. From jewellery to masks to wood carvings and ceremonial regalia, Simeon interprets traditional art form in a contemporary setting. Simeon has participated in many exhibitions, including the 2010 Stonington Gallery’s Winter Exhibition in Seattle that featured his unique, argillite totem pole bracelet.
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