{"title":"Robin Laurence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobin Laurence\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging works that explore the rich tapestry of arts and culture, inviting readers into vivid worlds shaped by creativity and human expression. The evocative storytelling and insightful perspectives make these books a compelling choice for anyone interested in cultural narratives and artistic journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eHazel Wilson\u003c\/em\u003e, Laurence’s writing balances thoughtful character development with a deep appreciation for the arts, weaving themes that resonate with curiosity and a love for cultural exploration. These books offer a rewarding experience for readers drawn to stories where art and life intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hazel-wilson-by-robin-laurence-9781773271170","title":"Hazel Wilson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlory and Exile: Haida History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay Hazel Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e marks the first time this monumental cycle of ceremonial robes by the Haida artist Jut-Ke-Nay (The One People Speak Of)—also known as Hazel Anna Wilson—is viewable in its entirety. On 51 large blankets, Wilson uses painted and appliquéd imagery to combine traditional stories, autobiography, and commentary on events such as smallpox epidemics and environmental destruction into a grand narrative that celebrates the resistance and survival of the Haida people, while challenging the colonial histories of the Northwest Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf the countless robes Wilson created over fifty-plus years, she is perhaps best known for \u003cem\u003eThe Story of K'iid K'iyaas\u003c\/em\u003e, a series about the revered tree made famous by John Vaillant's 2005 book \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Spruce\u003c\/em\u003e. However, her largest and most important work is the untitled series of blankets featured here. Wilson always saw these works as public art, to be widely seen and, importantly, understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to essays by Robert Kardosh and Robin Laurence, the volume features texts about each robe by Wilson herself; her words amplify the power of her striking imagery by offering historical and personal context for the people, characters, and places that live within her colossal work. \u003cem\u003eGlory and Exile\u003c\/em\u003e, which also features personal recollections by Wilson's daughter Kn Jaad Dana Simeon, her brother Allan Wilson, and Haida curator and artist Nika Collison, is a fitting tribute to the breathtaking achievements of an artist whose vision will help Haida knowledge persist for many generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455582716140,"sku":"9781773271170","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/A1Bx3PVkcfL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774784912"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robin-laurence.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}