Israel Shotridge

Israel Shotridge, one of Alaska's finest Tlingit carvers, was born and raised in Southeast Alaska in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, which was named after his tribel ancestors, the Tongass Tribe (Taantakwaan). Israel is a member of the Bear Clan, which in Tlingit is written "Teikweidee." Israel's Tlingit name, Kinstaadaal, means "the bear that's standing up."

Israel was presented with the title of Master in the Arts of Carving and Engraving by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. One of Israel's most noted awards was the Native Artist Fellowship award in 1992 from the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Each year this highly-respected fellowship is presented to only one native artist in the State of Alaska.

Israel has completed many significant works of art. Most noted are the many replicated monumental totem poles located throughout Southeast Alaska in Totem Bright National State Park, Klawick, Alaska's Totem Park, Saxman, and downtown Ketchikan. The 55-foot tall Chief Johnson totem pole carved in 1986 is one of Israel's masterpieces. Israel recently completed a pole for the National Forest Service office In Washington, DC.

As a commission artist, Israel's totem poles, relief panels, masks, canoes, bentwood boxes and artifact replicas reside in museums, airports and public and private collections around the world.

Israel Shotridge
Shotridge Studios
PO Box 2508
Vashon Island, WA 98070
(888) 637-1322
sue@shotridgestudios.com

Images are now for viewing only due to Betty's departure. After the final sale, no more will be constructed.