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Title
Wooch Isx̱án (meaning “love for each other”)
Artist
Crystal Worl
Year
2026
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
45'-0" x 10'-0"
Credits
Photograhy: Ingrid Barrentine
Description of Artwork
Wooch Isx̱án • Love for Each Other
These hand-blown glass bears are unique in their color, shape, and character. Because of the nature of the glassblowing and mold-making process, no two bears are exactly alike—each one carries its own distinct personality.
Individually, they are beautiful. Together, their differences make them even more powerful. They represent the strength that comes from embracing diversity and honoring what makes each of us unique.
When we embrace our differences and come together with wooсh isx̱án—love for each other—our community becomes stronger.
About the Artist
Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl is Athabascan, Filipino, and Tlingit from Raven moiety, Sockeye Clan, from the Raven House. She is Deg Hit’an Athabascan from Fairbanks Alaska.
Crystal is a talented multidisciplinary artist based in Juneau, Alaska. She draws inspiration from her cultural roots and the natural world around her. Worl's artwork is diverse, ranging from Tlingit Northwest Coast design to contemporary multimedia pieces. Her work often explores themes of identity, connection to land, and the interplay between traditional and modern ways of life. In addition to creating art, Worl is also an advocate for Indigenous rights and works to promote cultural awareness and understanding through her art. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and she continues to be a prominent voice in the Indigenous art community.
