SCENTED CANDLE - JOY

Joy was created to reflect the lightness and movement in Glen Rabena’s hummingbirds. It opens with bright floral notes—peony at the center, touched by a lift of neroli. A subtle herbal edge keeps the scent fresh, like green air after rain. The scent is bright and floral, but never sweet. It brings the kind of joy one feels waking up on a quiet Sunday morning—sun pouring in, breeze moving through the room. A moment of pure joy, for no reason at all.

Glen Rabena, born in Wapato, WA, began working in the Haida style of Northwest Coast art in 1970 and later studied at the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Art at K’san. In 1987, Glen was adopted into the Haida Eagle Clan by Hereditary Chief Claude Davidson, an honor that deepened his connection to Haida culture. Glen’s artistic range includes serigraphy, intricate carvings, and detailed illustrations. His bird illustrations from The Birds of K’san, featured on our candles, are notable for blending traditional Haida form lines with intricate wildlife depictions.  Glen’s work also includes engravings in silver and gold, as well as painting on wood and hide. His art incorporates traditional Haida imagery blended with his distinct style to create pieces that honor cultural heritage while showcasing his personal creativity.