The Steinbrueck Gallery is proud to welcome the celebrated Oweekeno artist Steve Smith as he takes us on a visual journey of joy, whimsy, power and appreciation. Steve (Dla’kwagila) learned the fundamental structure of Kwakwaka’wakw art as a teenager. He worked for his father, artist Harris Smith, for many years before branching out as an experimental and creative voice in native art. Considered a bold and adventurous contemporary artist throughout his career, Steve has found great success in bringing his unique style of Northwest Coast art to the world. He has held multiple solo shows, participated in major exhibitions across the continent, and has completed two monumental installations for the world-renowned YVR art collection in Vancouver, BC. In early 2013, Steve underwent life-threatening surgery that profoundly affected his outlook on his art and his life. He was invigorated by the beauty and warmth that surrounded him, and decided to focus on capturing the moment, living in the now, and never taking anything for granted. This emotional and spiritual challenge has resulted in a magnificent perspective on traditional and contemporary indigenous artwork. Steve plays with color and form in ways that allow him to powerfully bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern art. Over a year in the making, this collection features paintings and sculpture that create a surprising and immediate reaction in the viewer. We invite to you experience the delight of one man’s Gratitude for yourself.
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Heartfelt Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno Polyptych Acrylic on birch panels 60” x 36” $5500
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Transformation Steve Smith – Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Abundance Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Turned maple vase, paint 22” x 8” x 8”
Acrylic on birch panel 36” x 24”
$4500
$2500 05
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Respect & Honour Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Harmony Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Triptych Acrylic on birch panel 56” x 20”
Turned maple hat cedar base, paint 14” x 14” x 11”
$3800
$2800
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Here & Now Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Solitude Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Turned maple vase Acrylic on maple, granite base 33” x 13” x 13”
Diptych Acrylic on birch panel 24” x 24”
$6500
$2200
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Strength Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Springtime Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Acrylic on birch panel 24” x 12”
Turned maple vase, paint 11” x 7” x 7”
$2000
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Freedom Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Knowing Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Turned and coil-carved maple vase, paint 17” x 6” x 6”
Acrylic on birch panel 24” x 12”
$2500
$1800
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Rainbow Trout Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Peace Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Dyptich Acrylic on birch panel 36” x 24”
Turned maple hat cedar base, paint 16” x 16” x 13”
$2800
$3000
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Harmony Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Wisdom Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Acrylic on birch panel 36” x 24”
Diptych Acrylic on birch panel 40” x 20”
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$2600
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Being a Hawk Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Being Love Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Diptych Acrylic on birch panel 24” x 24”
Turned maple sculpture granite base, paint 36” x 11” x 12”
$2200
$6500
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Renewal Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Impermanence Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Turned maple vase paint 13” x 5” x 5”
Diptych Acrylic on birch panel 48” x 24”
$2500
$3200
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Swift & Elegant Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Balance Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Diptych Acrylic on birch panel 40” x 16”
Turned maple hat cedar base, paint 12” x 12” x 9”
$2400
$2400
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Love Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Gratitude Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Turned maple vase, paint 23” x 6” x 6”
Acrylic on birch panel 48” x 36”
$5500
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Stillness Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Runner Steve Smith - Dla’kwagila Oweekeno
Diptych Acrylic on birch panel 48” x 18”
Converse leather shoes, paint Size 10 12” x 6” x 4” each
$2400
$8000
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How Raven Sees Himself, Acrylic on panel, 30” x 24”, $2500