Micah Lawton McCarty

Makah artist from the village of Wa-atch. I was born on an important day in Nuu-chah-Nulth culture, the Winter Solstice, which is known as the rebirth of the seasons. I am currently the Secretary/Treasurer of the Makah Whaling Commission and have been working alongside master artist Greg Colfax. I draw inspiration from the richness of Makah culture and the majesty of family histories. As I continue to learn more, my work takes on deeper sentiment. I am careful to honor the life of our work. Native art is the manifestation of the living breath of our ancestors. This is an important factor in the Native American experience.