Preston Singletary, b. 1963 Raven Crest Hat  Hand-blown and
sand-carved glass. 6 1/4" x 19"  Seattle City Light Portable
Works Collection  The design style of the Northwest Coast Native
art is used by Preston Singletary for his glass creations. This
hand-blown and sand-carved shape is based on an inverted
traditional Tlingit hat. The raven is representational and
commonly used as subject matter in the artist's work. As
expressed by Singletary, "working with these designs gives me a
sense of purpose while paying homage to my family and my
ancestors. By researching my family/tribe, I have a stronger
foundation by comparing an older understanding of the world and
how it works to my current notion of society."