Kaa Shaayí is a Tlingit artist and founder of Placemake Arts Northwest. His work celebrates Northwest Coast Indigenous formline design traditions. Notable works include the 43-foot “Ancestral Spirits” mural in downtown Ferndale featuring Tlingit formline design with Orca (Kéet) and Eagle. He holds a BA in Native Studies Leadership from Northwest Indian College, graduating with highest honors in 2024.
MediumFormline Art, Mural Painting, Drum Painting, Paddle Carving, Mask Carving, Copper Jewelry
About
Kaa Shaayí is a Tlingit artist and founder of Placemake Arts Northwest. His work celebrates Northwest Coast Indigenous formline design traditions. Notable works include the 43-foot “Ancestral Spirits” mural in downtown Ferndale featuring Tlingit formline design with Orca (Kéet) and Eagle. He holds a BA in Native Studies Leadership with emphasis on Northwest Coast Design from Northwest Indian College, graduating with highest honors in 2024. He has received research grants from the Bill Holm Center at the Burke Museum.
LocationFerndale, WA
Websitekaashaayi.com
Emailjustin@ketah.com
Instagram@kaashaayi