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James Schoppert
Robert James "Jim" Schoppert (May 28, 1947 – September 2, 1992), was a Tlingit ( or ) Alaska Native born in Juneau, Alaska. His father was of German descent and his mother Tlingit. During his life, Schoppert became one of the most prodigious and influential Alaska Native artists of the twentieth century.〔''Jim Schoppert: Instrument of Change: Retrospective Exhibition''. Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 1997.〕 His work includes carving, painting, poetry and essays. He has been described as an innovator, that made traditional and contemporary Alaska Native works often pushing the boundaries of what was considered "traditional" Northwest Coast art. Throughout his career he was a spokesman for Alaska Native artists and artists in general. Having taught at the University of Alaska Fairbanks〔〔Deloris Tarzan Ament, Robert James Schoppert,45,Used Tlingit Heritage in his Artwork, The Seattle Times, September 19, 1992.〕 (UAF) as a guest professor and giving talks and lectures at elementary schools throughout the states of Alaska and Washington, his positive influence was spread through his work and words over the course of his career.
==Career==
In 1973 Jim came to Anchorage for a construction job which, it turned out, was no longer available.〔Dunham, Mike. "A Bridge Unfinished: Late Tlingit Artist's Quest for Unity in Diversity Celebrated in New Show." ''Anchorage Daily News.'' March 16, 1997.〕 On February 26, 1973, using the last of his money, he bought a piece of soapstone and carved an owl.〔Julie Decker. Icebreakers: Alaska's Most Innovative Artists. Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, 1999.〕 He put it up for sale at the urging of his sister and was able to sell it quickly. This was the beginning of his career as an artist.〔 Understanding that knowledge was important he went on to receive a BFA from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a MFA from the University of Washington. But "''his apprenticeship was with himself,''"〔 writes Steven Brown, associate curator at the Seattle Art Museum.〔Mike Dunham, A bridge Unfinished-Late Tlingit Artist's Quest for unity in Diversity Celebrated in New Show, Anchorage Daily News, March 16, 1997.〕 Continuing to produce work while in school he won first place in the statewide ''Earth, Fire and Fiber'' juried show in 1976 while still an undergraduate.〔 This sculpture should have been an indication of things to come as it was a separation from his traditional work which would define him as an artist and create controversy and curiosity in later years. Although Jim created art using the traditional formline he chose a different approach for a great deal of his work that did not neatly fit into either contemporary or Northwest Coast art. He was quoted as saying "There is tremendous pressure for conformity from collectors and scholars, who want work that fits into the classic definition of Northwest Indian art. When things don't fit their expectations there's a raised eyebrow, and a sort of suggestion of "What do we do with it now?".〔 This mindset is what allowed Jim to create his most recognizable pieces which are large carved panels made of multiple planks, painted in non traditional colors and the planks rearranged to create an entirely new look and a break from traditional methods and form line. Examples of this style are seen in his works ''Teasing Eagle'' and ''Raven Opens Box of Stars''.
During his career as an artist he also served on the state arts councils for both Alaska and Washington.〔 He created the North Coast Indian flat design that is on the entrance to the west end of the I-90 tunnel in Seattle Washington. There are several of his works throughout Alaska and Washington, including one of the last pieces he made which was a large carving for the Port of Seattle to be installed at the Seattle Tacoma International airport.〔Ament, Deloris Tarzan. "Robert James Schoppert, 45, Used Tlingit Heritage in his Artwork." ''The Seattle Times''. September 19, 1992.〕
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