  In 1972, James P. Bender graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts.
After developing an interest in Native Coast Art Forms, he apprenticed under Bill Holm and Duane Pasco. Mr. Pasco and Mr. Holm are leading contributors in the resurgence of Northwest Indian Art. Today, Mr. Bender passes this tradition along by instructing new artists and expanding his own body of work.
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Having worked on a variety of projects, and in a number of mediums, James' totem work ranges from private commissions, such as the Koe Totem, to publicly viewable works like the totems at Seven Cedars Casino. |
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These masks display a complex understanding of articulation and are extremely functional when viewed in a dance and drama performance. |
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Having worked on a variety of projects, and in a number of mediums, Jame's bowls & boxes work is both thoughtful and elegant. |
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My jewelry designs are influenced to a large degree by the natural environment around me. The wildlife makes for endless subject matter for jewelry designs. |
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Architectual Installations |
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I do a lot of artwork that goes in new houses. Such as entryway doors, fireplace mantels, stairway railings, and sandblast designs on glass windows to name a few. |
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Galleries