Description: A retrospective collection of iconic Northwest Coast art, curated from half a century of works by master Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers.
Celebrate the 80th birthday of one of North America'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' career as an artist. Rendered in his signature bold lines and vivid colors, these paintings showcase the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest that have made Vickers a household name. Vickers' books, artworks, sculptures and prints are world-renowned for representing vibrant visions of the northern West Coast. His storied artistic career began when he was rejected from the RCMP for his colorblindness, and brought him through such milestones as building the Roy Henry Vickers Gallery in Tofino, British Columbia and being the artistic director for the construction of part of the Vancouver International Airport. This career-spanning collection showcases the essentials from Vickers' portfolio, bringing the gallery into every home. 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.Brief description: Roy Henry Vickers is a renowned carver, painter, printmaker and storyteller, with works influenced by his Tsimshian, Haida, Heiltsuk and British heritage. He is the illustrator and co-author of Harbour Publishing's popular children's First West Coast Book series and Northwest Coast Legends series, the latter of which were all shortlisted for the Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award: Raven Brings the Light in 2014, Cloudwalker in 2015, Orca Chief in 2016 and Peace Dancer in 2017. His other books include Storyteller (2014), Voices from the Skeena (2019) and Ben the Sea Lion (2022), as well as the adult colouring book Inspired (2025). He lives in Hazelton, BC.
Review Quotes: Praise for Roy Henry Vickers:
"Roy Henry Vickers is a bridge between cultures. His work is a celebration of the natural beauty of the West Coast and a powerful testament to the resilience of Indigenous culture." --The Governor General of Canada
"...an extraordinary achiever who has touched millions with his cultural palette." --Maclean's Magazine
"Vickers' work is immediately recognizable by its flat planes, bold lines, and intense vibrancy... Along with Bill Reid and Robert Davidson, he is recognized as one of the most prolific artists of the Northwest Coast." --Montecristo Magazine
"Roy's art has the rare ability to make people stop and breathe. It is a visual treat for anyone who feels a connection to the beauty and spirit of the Pacific Northwest." --Lucky Budd, Author