A professional graphis artist for over 25 years, with recognition and awards on the provincial, national and international level. Bwyse has taken years to develop her art and works closely with respected elders and fluent speakers for guidance and inspiration.
Her art can be seen at UFV, School Districts throughout the territory, Stó:lō Resource Centre, BC Parks, Chilliwack Primary Care, ER room, and Vedder Roundabout public art piece. She produces Halq’eméylem educational products, logos, social awareness images including Anti-bullying and Every Child Matters designs. She has also created a Coast Salish inspired font and has devoted her art and designs to preserve language, culture and traditions of the Indigenous peoples, working closely with respected elders for guidance and inspiration. Creating with an appreciation of the languages historical, spiritual and cultural significance. She is an award-winning graphic artist and designer and continues to develop and share her art and designs through gift products, prints, original paintings and educational programs and products.
“My art is a tribute to my Salish heritage, to the environment, the flow of life and culture, and the physical and spiritual power it embraces.”
Designs that explore new mediums and directions through which to share art and culture. Paintings, designs and prints inspired by the richness of her aboriginal ancestry.
