Robert Davidson

Robert Davidson

Birthday: 1946-11-04

Place of Birth: Old Massett, British Columbia, Canada

Biography: Robert Charles Davidson (born 4 November 1946), is a Canadian artist of Haida heritage. Davidson's Haida name is G̲uud San Glans, which means "Eagle of the Dawn". He is a leading figure in the renaissance of Haida art and culture. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia.

Movies

Now Is the Time
Now Is the Time

When internationally renowned Haida carver Robert Davidson was only 22 years old, he carved the firs...

View Movie
This Was the Time
This Was the Time

When Masset, a Haida village in Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands), held a ...

View Movie
Haida Modern
Haida Modern

In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole, Robert Davidson has come to be regarded as one...

View Movie
Haida Carver
Haida Carver

On Canada's Pacific coast this film finds a young Haida artist, Robert Davidson, shaping miniature t...

View Movie
Gyaangee: Beyond Being Silenced
Gyaangee: Beyond Being Silenced

Famed Haida artist Robert Davidson carves his latest monumental totem pole and gives a rare insight ...

View Movie
Beyond Being Silenced: Gyaa Isdlaa
Beyond Being Silenced: Gyaa Isdlaa

Filmmaker Charles Wilkinson gives viewers an immersive look at that potlatch, a jubilant gathering t...

View Movie