About
Evolution of culture
Reimagining an ancient art
Welcome to Formline Evolved where Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa shares his passion for formline art, a unique and ancient style of the Native people of the Northwest Coast of North America. Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr) is a Tlingit tribal member from southeast Alaska. He currently lives in Washington, but he still feels a strong connection to his culture and his homeland. His father is an artist and he taught him the basics of formline design, which expresses the stories, values and beliefs of the Tlingit people. Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa also had the privilege of studying under Nathan Jackson, a renowned Tlingit master carver, who has done totem pole carvings with his father.
Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa works with digital tools like Fresco, Photoshop and Illustrator to produce colorful and dynamic designs, inspired by the long tradition of formline art. He wants to share this art with a wider audience and spread awareness and appreciation of his culture. You can find his prints available for purchase here, or follow him on Instagram or Facebook to see more of his work and get updates on new projects.
Gunalchéesh (thank you) for visiting the store and supporting his art!
