“Tributes” includes bios and statements of those who have guided me at various times in my life as a full-time artist for nearly 40 years. Tributes include:
- Maternal grandparents, Juan and Mary Sarabia
- Parents, William and Irene Lampe
- Traditional song, dance & regalia-making instructor, Harry K. Bremner, Sr.
- Chilkat weaving teacher & mentor, Jennie Thlunaut
- Apprenticeship with Jennie Thlunaut
- Jennie Thlunaut’s daughter, Agnes Bellinger
- First boss at first job, Dove Kull
- High school art teacher, Max Lewis
- High school 1st NWC art instructor, Peter Bibb
Photo: “Copper Woman” 5-piece Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving ensemble includes Ravenstail robe, Chilkat apron, Chilkat pouch, Ravenstail capelet and Chilkat/Ravenstail headdress – Permanent Collection of Anchorage Museum of History & Art, Anchorage, Alaska – ©2002 Clarissa Rizal