Hope artist Bonny Graham sees ‘big dream’ of Halq’eméylem font on major art piece come true
A work of art in the Vedder bridge roundabout prominently displays the Halq’eméylem words “Ey kwesé é mi,” meaning “It’s good that you are here…welcome” in Hope artist Bonny Graham’s Coast Salish font. Graham worked together with Squiala First Nation Chief David Jimmie to bring to life the art piece. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress. click […]
Vedder Roundabout – Chilliwack BC, Canada – Public Art Piece
It was a great honour to have worked in collaboration with many talented people to bring about the Vedder Road Roundabout Public Art Piece. It is a community representation of unification and took three years from concept to unveiling. As the artist and working through the succession of ideas and logistics it was an experience […]
Still Standing – CBC – January 4th TV episode Hope B.C.
It was quite the experience to meet Jonny Harris and the crew of the CBC show Still Standing. I had been in conversation with one of the research team, David Kerr, months prior to discuss the idea of being one of the segments in the show and worked with David throughout their visit for locations […]