Alaskan Native Artist and Musician
Boise, Idaho Area
- Current
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- Artist / Musician / Owner at YupikMask: Alaskan Native Fine Arts
- Past
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- CD Recently Added at CDBaby.com
- Latest Music News at YupikMask
- Online Store at CafePress.com
- Education
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- Harvard University Graduate School of Education
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Connections
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- Industry
- Arts and Crafts
- Websites
Phillip Charette’s Summary
I left my career in education and began work as a full-time artist in 2001, when I established my art business featuring authentic contemporary Yup'ik art. I am Alaskan Native Yup'ik and French Canadian. I am also known to the Yup’ik people as Aarnaquq (“the dangerous one”), and am a member of the Yupiit Nation in Southwestern Alaska. I am best known for my mixed-media sculptures, which are contemporary renditions of ancient Yup’ik masks.
My work has been in the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian in New York, and the Eiteljorg, Heard, Hallie Ford, Washington State History, and Bishop Museums. In 2006 I was honored with the SWAIA Artists Choice award for one of my sculptures at the Sante Fe Indian Art Market. Each year I attend art markets at these locations as well. Along with numerous pieces in private collections, I have a piece on permanent display in the Portland Art Museum, as well as two large pieces on tour with the Changing Hands 2: Art Without Reservation exhibit. I have been featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Oregon Art Beat” for both my art and music.
In 1997, I began making Native wooden flutes and have since mastered the art of making my own style of concert quality Native American flutes in hardwoods and low fire clays, specializing in large bass flutes.
I write my own songs and have been performing at galleries, museum receptions, weddings, and special events for six years. I am a member of The International Native American Flute Association.
I recently released a new CD, titled "Arctic Voices." All music is original, with the exception of "Amazing Grace" (John Newton), and "Tarvarnauramken" (a traditional healing song). My music is influenced by my Alaskan Native Yup'ik culture. It is available for purchase directly from me or via CDbaby.
For more information on upcoming shows, commissions, or performances, please see my yupikmask website.
Phillip Charette’s Specialties:
I am able to make a wide range of pieces using all forms of media, including: clay, porcelain, wood, glass, bronze and metal. My pieces range in size from the very small (lapel pins) to the very large, (6 ft by 6 ft). My work is not simply composed of the materials I put in them, but also are very strong spiritually. I conducted research on traditional Alaskan Yup'ik masks at the Smithsonian and Portland Art Museums early in my career. As an Alaskan Native artist, my work honors my ancestors.
Phillip Charette’s Experience
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Artist / Musician / Owner
YupikMask: Alaskan Native Fine Arts
(Arts and Crafts industry)
2000 — Present (8 years)
I am an Alaskan Native artist and musician, working in mixed media sculpture. I am of Yup'ik descent and my work celebrates & honors my culture.
My work can be seen in Oregon and Washington Galleries, and is part of the Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation exhibit.
Values range from $25 to $25,000. The Portland Art Museum {Oregon} purchased a piece for permanent display in their Arctic Room in 2005. I show annually at various large art markets, and this year I have been invited to attend for the first time Nassau County Museum of Art Annual Craft Art Festival October 11 - 13.
I lecture on Alaskan Native art and culture, and provide education to youth and adults alike. I perform live at galleries, community events, weddings, memorials, festivals, etc. - virtually any venue.
More information about upcoming shows, performances and lectures can be found on my Alaskan Native Artist website, yupikmask dot com. -
CD Recently Added
CDBaby.com
(Music industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
My recently released CD, "Arctic Voices" has been added to the CDBaby website. It is Native American flute music, classified in the world music and easy listening genres.
This CD is the result of an invitation by a friend who introduced me to Bruce Innes, Big Woody Studios, Sun Valley, Idaho. Bruce is a former member of "The Caste" - the original artists of the song "One Tin Solder," produced in 1972.
I wrote and arranged all songs except two ("Amazing Grace" by John Newton, and "Tarvarnauramken," a traditional healing song).
This CD is influenced by my Alaskan Native culture and the Arctic itself, as well as my own experiences and emotions. To hear some clips, please visit the CDbaby website. -
Latest Music News
YupikMask
(Music industry)
June 2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Exciting new updates on my CD, "Arctic Voices"
The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian will soon be carrying my CD in their museum stores!
Also - if you are a videographer, photographer, etc., I recently signed a contract with Triple Scoop music, making my songs available for use to those of you looking for good music that soothes the spirit, is peaceful, speaks of love, and touches the soul. -
Online Store
CafePress.com
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
June 2008 — June 2008 (1 month)
I believe it is important for art to be part of the world at large instead of the purview only of those with the means to experience and/or buy art.
There are many people out there who can't or won’t buy art, yet still appreciate art. Those very same people may love my art and want to have something that shows my work - even if that something is a clock, or a set of coasters. Truth be told, even those who appreciate and buy my art might like a coffee cup in their office showing one of my images.
Given that, I've placed images from three of my favorite pieces (Amikuk, on permanent display at the Portland Art Museum in Oregon); Quiccillgaq, winner of the 2006 Artists Choice Award at the Santa Fe Indian Art Market; and Northwind Masks, Changing Hands 2: Art Without Reservation national tour) on products in a CafePress online store.
Check it out at http://www.cafepress.com/yupikmask
Phillip Charette’s Education
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Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Masters, Education, 1993 — 1994
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelors, Education, 1982 — 1990
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelors, Alaskan Native Studies, 1982 — 1990
Additional Information
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Phillip Charette’s Interests:
Music, art, fishing, camping, skateboarding, downhill skiing, hiking, bicycling, playing with my granddaughter
Phillip Charette’s Groups:
INAFA (International Native American Flute Association), Harvard
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MusicBiz
Phillip Charette’s Honors:
2006 SWAI Artist Choice Award, Santa Fe Indian Art Market
Phillip Charette’s Contact Settings
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