Whether it’s in wood, metal, glass or a combination of these, NoiseCat brings his vision to life with extraordinary style, marrying his Indigenous roots to his modern sensibilities.
Galleries
galleries
Ed Archie NoiseCat – A Solo Exhibit
First Thursday Art Walk / Opening Reception: May 7, 5-8pm
Ed Archie NoiseCat’s solo exhibit opens on First Thursday, May 7th, from 5 – 8 pm, with the artist in attendance; he will give a brief talk at some point during the evening.
Exhibition Dates: May 7, 2026 – May 30, 2026
welcome figure
Stay tuned for the opening of the Nisqually State Park visitor/welcome center, featuring a Welcome Figure by Ed Archie NoiseCat.
sugarcane
In January of 2024, Ed appeared in the debut of Sugarcane, now nominated for an Academy Award, at Sundance Film Festival; a documentary directed by his son Julian Brave NoiseCat and co-director Emily Kassie, and where they won the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary.
Now streaming on Hulu, NatGeo, or Disney +
noisecat art at evergreen state college
In 2023, NoiseCat Art began collaborating with Evergreen State College on various projects. In February 2024, the college began by offering an apprenticeship with Ed NoiseCat to Ablaza Pluff and Earl Pluff, 2 brothers from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Picture credit: Steve Bloom The Olympian
sculpture
Whether it’s in wood, metal, glass or a combination of these, NoiseCat brings his vision to life with extraordinary style, marrying his Indigenous roots to his modern sensibilities.
About
Love, trouble, and creativity have carried me around the world from my home reserve in Canim Lake, British Columbia, to New York City and many magnificent places in between.
My work is inspired by the stories that comprise my life—the people, tricksters, tragedies, and triumphs of the Indigenous experience. I work in many media, including wood, bronze, silver, gold, glass, print, and more. My work is intimate and vivid, and I take immense pride in my craft.
In 1986, I graduated from the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver and moved to New York to work as a lithographer for world-renowned Tyler Graphics, producing prints for Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, and other legends of contemporary art.
Over the years, I have won numerous awards, including top prize at the inaugural Indian Art Northwest in 1998, Best of Show at the Autry Museum in 2008, Best of Show at the Heard Museum’s Indian Fair and Market in 2010, and more.
I took a brief hiatus from fine art to try my hand at chainsaw carving, winning 1st place in the Artist Challenge at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving Invitational, one of the biggest chainsaw carving competitions in the United States.
My pieces are in public and private collections, including the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. My portfolio of monumental works includes a portrait mask of Taoyateduta, or Chief Little Crow, in Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Now, my wife Judith and I reside in Shelton, where we have a home studio. I am available for commissioned work.
Here is my current portfolio of available works.
Shop
Our website does not yet offer e-commerce, but we are available 5 days a week by phone and email to assist with your purchase. We ship to US and Canada only. Please call the studio at 206.306.6706 or email us at noisecat.art@gmail.com to get a shipping quote or finalize a purchase. You may also use the form on our contact page to reach us directly. We accept checks and all major credit cards. We do commissions.
fashions
NoiseCat’s graphic designs lend a spectacular flair to everyday accessories such as scarves, leggings and robes. Keep an eye out for new products, uploaded as they become available.
steel silhouettes
See the fabulous creations of the NoiseCat mind come into vivid life as wall mounted or free-standing steel silhouettes. Choose from an assortment of Salmon, the Bear Mask, the Salmon King, the Shapeshifter or Trickster’s Moon.
jewelry
NoiseCat/Ed translates Pacific Northwest themes into dramatic, wearable art. Each “totem” animal is sculpted in wax, then cast in sterling silver. Rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings take shape as Thunderbird, Raven, Wolf, Frog, Salmon, Eagle and Bear—each bearing a special significance to Indigenous culture.
cards
Hand packaged NoiseCat cards. Each card boasts a design from Ed’s limited edition fused glass series.
All Salish
'All Salish' is a NoiseCat Art concept:
To foster communication, knowledge sharing, growth, and inclusion within the Salish art community that goes beyond tribal affiliation.
To form a basis for young artists to build upon while living and experiencing the culture, drawing from traditional, but embracing originality.
To remove the fear of creating something new and develop bridges to the contemporary art world.