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HEADWEAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL EAGLE
A well-designed accessory that can do it all. Designed by Ben Houstie Multifunctional Headwear is wind-resistant, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Comfortable and versatile for both warm and cool climates, this headwear can be worn as a face covering, bandana, scarf, neck warmer, headband, balaclava, head cover, scrunchy, and more. A highlight of our Eco-Friendly Collection, these are made from recycled plastic bottles and feature stunning Design By Ben's artwork. Stay stylish and comfortable no matter where your journey takes you Multifunctional Headwear
"Art is my language and an expression of who I am and where I come from. Sharing my culture helps to honor and preserve it." Ben Houstie is a Heiltsuk Nation artist born in 1960 in Bella Bella, British Columbia.
Ben began expressing his artistic abilities at a young age. He began painting on paper and canvas, then progressed to printmaking, carving cedar, and silver and gold jewelry-making. Houstie has worked with different artists, including Cheryl Hall, Robert Hall, David Gladstone, and Beau Dick. In 1988, he worked under Bill Reid, painting several drums of Bill’s designs and 20 paddles for the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. In 2000, Ben painted several reconstructed artworks for the Museum of Anthropology’s “The Transforming Image” exhibition at the University of British Columbia.
Houstie developed his unique style, maintaining and preserving the traditional forms of his cultural heritage and background through his artwork.