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Victoria, BC, Canada
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 Michael Timbin
Palembei Village,
Michael Timbin is the son of renowned master carver Joseph Timbin from Palembei Village. Carving in the family tradition, at an early age he developed a particular style uniquely his own. Trained by his father and older brothers and inspired by myth, his works based in tradition demonstrate innovation and originality. Michael was born in Palembei Village in 1974 and he is married with three children. His work is represented in private collections in Australia,Canada and the United States.
Exhibitions:
Ceremony and Passage: 1996, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Sepik Spirits: 1997 Gallery of Tribal Art,Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Ancestral Flights: Mastercarvers of Palembei Village: 2000, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
New Voices of the Tambaran: 2004, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Birds From Paradise: 2005, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Symbols of Protection: 2005, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Rhythms of the Garamut: 2006, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Publications:
Ceremony and Passage: 1996 exhibition catalogue, Alcheringa Gallery,Victoria, B.C. Canada
Collections:
Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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