PUPPET - BOOMER THE THUNDERBIRD

Bring Indigenous art and culture to life with Puppet. This Puppet is the perfect way to spark creativity and imagination in kids of all ages. Made from high-quality materials and featuring bright and colorful designs, these puppets are sure to become a favorite toy for kids and adults alike. Whether your child wants to put on a puppet show or engage in imaginative play, this puppet will bring characters to life and inspire storytelling. The easy-to-use hand and finger puppets are suitable for all skill levels and can be used by one person or multiple players for endless entertainment. With many characters to choose from you're sure to find the one that best speaks to you.

Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia 1981. Kelly Robinson’s roots and family originate in Bella Coola, BC with descendants from both the Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth nations. He was exposed to first nation’s artwork from an early age and had always been interested in learning and refining art specifically the unique design forms of the Nuxalk. Kelly Robinson learned Nuxalk design and conventions from the Nuxalk artist Alvin Mack. While Kelly has made a name for himself with his carving and jewelry, he has started to branch out and apply his designs to other media.

Kelly graduated from the Northwest coast Jewelry Arts Program at Vancouver’s Native Education College. Immediately following this, he apprenticed under Haida Jeweler, James McGuire. In 2012, Kelly graduated from the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art. Therefore he continued his studies under a mentorship program with Tim Paul. During which time Kelly enlightened himself with Nuu-chah-nulth stories and perfected his mask making abilities in the Nuu-chah-nulth style.

Many of his pieces display traditional Nuxalk design with a modern twist, such as reversing positive and negative space in places.