Erich Glendale – Summer 2024 Curator’s Choice
blog
Few artists capture the essence of their Indigenous heritage with such precision and elegance as Erich Glendale.
His journey as an artist has been marked by a profound connection to
Curator's Choice
Shunivai Ashoona – Curator’s Choice Spring 2024
blog
The recent announcement of Shuvinai Ashoona’s remarkable achievements are to be celebrated given that she’s now a distinguished recipient of the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
Gwaai Edenshaw – Curator’s Choice Winter 2024
blog
In the heart of the Ts’aalth clan, Gwaai (Hluugiitgaa) was born in 1977, inheriting a legacy steeped in the rhythmic cadence of carving tools. His parents, Jenny Nelson and
Fall 2023 Curator’s Choice | Salish Weave Design
blog"My inspiration comes from wherever. It follows me wherever I go." - Jody Sparrow
Mentors – Curator’s Choice Summer 2023
blog
For generations, mentoring has been the cornerstone of a thriving First Nations arts community. This summer, we’re highlighting the traditional practices of apprenticeship amongst the artists that continue today.
Our
Adonis David – Curator’s Choice Spring 2023
blog
As cherry blossoms decorate the trees and winter becomes a faint memory on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, a new season ushers in a wave of excitement and fresh
Margaret August – Curator’s Choice Winter 2023
blog
ART AS IDENTITY
As you stand before any work of art, the voice and identity of the artist embrace your senses with open arms. Art and identity are intertwined in
Robert Davidson – Curator’s Choice Fall 2022
blog
ART AS LANGUAGE In the vibrant language of Pacific Northwest Coast art, Robert Davidson RCA is renowned as a distinguished storyteller. The importance of oral traditions to
Trace Yeomans – Curator’s Choice Summer 2022
blog
"In the past, I have done a lot of pieces that reflect on my lineage and culture. I am very proud of my (dual) heritages and find (each
Moy Sutherland – Curator’s Choice Spring 2022
blog
“For me, the meaning of life is to learn of and understand my cultural surroundings, so that this knowledge can be preserved and used in everyday life. Like our
Joe David – Curator’s Choice Winter 2022
blog
“I do it out of respect for the ancestors, so that the heart, soul and spirit of their art lives on.” - Joe David
In 1975, Joe realized that he
Robert Saunders – Curator’s Choice Fall 2021
blog
“I must have been seven years old when another carver pressed a knife in my hand and helped me carve a pole in the townsite. It’s hereditary, my ancestors
Gus Cook – Curator’s Choice Summer 2021
Curator's Choice
Being accomplished in the ancient art of repousse - an old European metalworking technique - has garnered quite a reputation for Gus Cook and his exceptional jewelry.
He acquired his
Douglas David – Curator’s Choice Spring 2021
Curator's Choice
Doug David's love for creating art has been primarily inspired by his ancestral spirits and, from the beginning, this has consumed his life.
Since Doug is a descendant of Nuu-Chah-Nulth,
Eugene Alfred – Curator’s Choice Winter 2021
Curator's ChoiceBeing a part of a multi-generational family of Northern Tutchone and Tlingit artists, from beadworkers to draftsmen, Eugene Alfred has established himself as a masterful carver and elegant illustrator.
Kelly Robinson – Curator’s Choice Fall 2020
Curator's ChoiceAs a descendant of Nuxalk and Nuu-Chan-Nulth nations, artist Kelly Robinson from Bella Coola is garnering attention for his fine jewelry and wood carving designs that are inspired by
Alvin Mack – Curator’s Choice Summer 2020
Curator's ChoiceAsk Alvin Mack to reflect on his life and you will get a very candid tale of hardship, personal struggles and the deep-rooted desire to create meaningful art and
Gus Cook – Curator’s Choice Spring 2020
Curator's ChoiceIn November 2019, Gus Cook received the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art from the BC Achievement Foundation in Vancouver.
From an early age, Gus was given encouragement from both
Henry Green – Curator’s Choice Winter 2020
Curator's ChoiceAs a recent recipient of the Fulmer Award in First Nations art from the BC Achievement Foundation, Henry Green has achieved a lifetime of recognition for his contribution to
Robert Davidson RCA – Curator’s Choice Fall 2019
Curator's ChoiceMultiple award-winning artist Robert Davidson, now starring in the film doc 'Haida Modern' at the VIFF (Vancouver International Film Festival) as of October 1st, is one of Canada's most
Maynard Johnny Jr. – Curator’s Choice Summer 2019
Curator's ChoiceMaynard Johnny Jr. began drawing at the early age of 6, and it was in his mid-teens that he began to work seriously at developing his natural artistic talents.
Christian White – Curator’s Choice Spring 2019
Curator's ChoiceAward-winning and internationally-renowned, Christian White is considered the leading Argillite carver on the westcoast. Highly influential to other artists, he is respected for his efforts in establishing an apprenticeship
Lyle Wilson – Curator’s Choice Winter 2019
Curator's ChoiceLyle Wilson recently gave an artist talk at the gallery and he discussed how he has been incorporating all that he's learned over the years into his collection -
Kevin Cranmer – Curator’s Choice Fall 2018
Curator's Choice"My first experience seeing Kwakwaka'wakw art...was with my dad. As a five year old...I recognized the power that these masks and sculptures possessed. This initial experience was first