Artist

Paul, Chris

Title

Swan Drum

Technique

serigraph

Date

2008

Dimensions

55.9cm height x 55.9cm width

Type

print

Accession Number

EC2015.4.9

Collection

Education Collection

From the Salish Weave Collection of George and Christiane Smyth

Born near Victoria, British Columbia in 1969 as a member of the Tsartlip nation, Chris was immersed in Coast Salish art as a child. He completed one year of training at the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Art in ‘Ksan and a two-year apprenticeship under celebrated Tsimshian artist, Roy Henry Vickers. Chris’ artwork often depicts flora and fauna near his home on Vancouver Island and the mythologies of his culture. His designs are rendered as limited edition prints, paintings, cedar carvings and glass sculptures. In 2007, Chris was commissioned by the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa. He created three large scale etched glass panels for the lobby and smaller panels for each of the hotel’s 55 rooms. Chris also gained exposure through the hit television series Grey’s Anatomy in which some of his prints were featured.