ARTIST FE ATURE
ROY HENRY VICKERS FIRST NATIONS ARTIST, TEACHER, HEALER, VISIONARY LEADER
Roy Henry Vickers is one of the most recognized First Nation Artists in the world. Known for his limited edition prints, master carving, architectural design, inspirational keynote speaking, and as an accomplished publisher, Vickers is incredibly talented—in so many ways. 1 4 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 2 8
Vickers contributes so much to the Art Community as well as communities-at-large through contributions in person or in art. Born in Laxgalts'ap (Greenville), British Columbia in 1946gt, he has remained on the West Coast of British Columbia for most of his life, residing at various times in Hazelton, Kitkatla, Tofino and Victoria. Vickers’ First Nation heritage includes Tsimshian, Haida and Heiltsuk from his father’s side, who was a commercial fisherman by trade. His mother was a schoolteacher, whose family immigrated to Canada from England. Vickers studied traditional First Nations art and design at the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art in Hazelton. This opportunity really gave Vickers the background to build what is now one of the most recognizable art styles, not only in First Nations’ art but in the Art World. In many of his pieces, Roy uses superimposed 'shadow images' that add another layer of depth, history and myth to his clear, clean images. His signature Eagle Moon and various suns appear in many of his pieces – almost like a trademark or artist’s signature marking.
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