lessLIE

LessLie is a well-established Coast Salish artist of Cowichan, Penelakut, Esquimalt, Irish, Italian, and French descent. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in First Nations Studies from Malaspina University College in Nanaimo, BC. He began to study Coast Salish art in 1995. When he first began, LessLie was inspired and encouraged by his cousin Joe Wilson. He was later influenced by other young Coast Salish artists such as Manual Salazar, Maynard Johnny Jr., Shaun Peterson, Stuart Pagaduan, Luke Marston, and John Marston. His primary influences are Susan Point, Robert Davidson and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun.

LessLie is a graduate student at the University of Victoria, working on a Master of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on Coast Salish art. As a component of this graduate degree, LessLie has also worked at Thunderbird Park Carving Studio in Victoria.

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Natural Vision
lessLIE (Salish)

Edition 23/200 This print is only available framed. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest...

Edition 23/200 This print is only available framed. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, includin...

$700.00

Protecting Posterity
lessLIE (Salish)

Edition /150Available framed for $500 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly."This contemporary...

Edition /150Available framed for $500 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly."This contemporary Coast Salish design depicts two ravens protecting an egg. The egg in the centre of the design symbolizes posterity. Being able to perceive the subtle egg in the centre of this design depends on lighting and perspective. We will perceive posterity if we have a vision which is environmentally enlightened. We will achieve posterity if we have a vision with a planetary perspective. Fossil fuels foreb...

$125.00