Harold (Jackson) Alfred born in Alert Bay, British Columbia and is a member of the Kwakwaka¹wakw (formerly Kwakiutl) Nation and was born into the Namgis tribe in 1953. Growing up in Alert Bay, constantly surrounded by the arts, he could not help but be influenced by the magic and majesty of the designs, figures, and poles created by the great masters of the past. As a result, Alfred produces outstanding work, which has a contemporary feel with a strong sense of the past. Harold shows his respect for his heritage by following the standards set by past masters, and he strives to develop a distinct style, which clearly depicts the strong traditional designs true to Kwakiutl art form. His logo is the powerful Thunderbird, which is one of the founding crests of the Namgis, and is symbolic of his roots as a Namgis artist from Alert Bay. Alfred presently lives in Victoria with his wife and three children. Artists Harold Alfred and Adolf Oetter have brought together two art forms‹both of which go back many centuries. This collaboration brings together two artists with outstanding skills who honor traditional values. The designs are all traditional art forms drawn from the Kwakiutl style, which are represented on vessels created from pure solid copper of the highest quality. These pieces are a result of years of artistic development combined with a solid commitment to excellence by both artists. Indeed this is a unique melding of skill and artistry on a material (copper), which has traditionally symbolized not only abundance, but also spirituality and health.