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Solstice 2006
In 1974 I finished an 8' Owl totem as my final work to graduate from the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art. This totem has stood since 1974 on the pathway leading onto the Ksan grounds with its partner, a totem by my classmate Dempsey Bob. Today, thirty-two years later, I walk by my owl totem and it reminds me of the many years I have enjoyed life as an artist in British Columbia.
This December I make a journey to Ottawa to be formally inducted into the Order of Canada. There are those who have said that I've worked hard for this award, I don't agree. It is an honour and I am overwhelmed, but it is not what i have worked hard to achieve. I've worked hard to do my best to communicate my love of my country and its people. I've attempted to give a tiny glimpse into the people of the northwest coast and a rich culture and an artistic expression that is as fine as any known to man.
This winter solstice will come and go as I continue to do my best as a proud member of Canadian Society with Tsimsian, Heilstuk, Haida and English ancestors. Quite a typical Canadian with ancestors from four nations. I pray that we do our best to bring a message of peace, and hope as individuals that the difference that we make is for everything beautiful. I pray that the numbers of people who love and respect the land will continue to grow and bring others to a greater awareness of our delicate Mother Earth.
Each time I take a stroll through the grounds at Ksan and pass my wise old owl, I cannot help but feel a great gratitude to this land of the Gitksan and the gifts they have given me. Today I am Gitksan for the word literally means "people of the Skeena".
These are some of the inspired thoughts behind this years' tradition of creating a piece to celebrate the change of seasons and so it is for SOLSTICE 2006.
Artist: Roy Henry Vickers
Medium: Original Print
Image Size: 6 1/8" x 13 3/4"
Framed Size: 10" x 17"
Edition Size: 100
