A career best-of retrospective to commemorate Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers's 80th birthday, in an affordably-priced quality paperback format.Celebrate the 80th birthday of one of Canada's most recognized Indigenous artists with this selected volume of Roy Henry Vickers' greatest works. This collection includes eighty artworks spanning 1974 to 2024--over fifty years in Vickers's career as an artist.Vickers' books, artworks, sculptures and prints are world-renowned for representing the natural beauty of British Columbia. His storied artistic career began when he was rejected from the RCMP for his colourblindness, and brought him through such milestones as building the Roy Henry Vickers Gallery in Tofino, BC and being the artistic director for the construction of part of the Vancouver International Airport. Roy Henry Vickers Collected brings together the iconographies that have made Vickers a household name, showcasing vibrant landscapes, iconic Northwest Coast legends and the unique moments of West Coast life rendered in his signature bold lines and vivid colours.With a foreword by the artist, Roy Henry Vickers Collected is a milestone celebration of a traditional storyteller and a tribute to a lifetime of artistry--a visual treat for anyone who feels a connection to the beauty and spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
