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Steve Smith was born in 1968 to the Kwagiulth Nation of Campbell River, BC. He has been actively carving and painting since 1987. Steve was initially taught by his father, the late artist Harris Smith, in the Oweekeno and Kwakwaka'wakw art form, and later branched out into his own innovative and distinct style.
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He worked for his father, the artist Harris Smith Lalkawilas, 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.
Artist Steve Smith Dla'kwagila worked with his father, Harris Smith Lalkawilas, 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, he has found great success in bringing his unique style of Northwest Coast paintings and sculpture to the world.
STEVE SMITH. Fine Art Print. ART COLLECTION. Legendary drummer Steve Smith created a groundbreaking collection of artwork made from rhythm. JOIN THE INTEREST LIST. Titled quotPATTERNS amp CODES,quot this art collection fuses visuals made from Smith's rhythmic performance and hand notation into powerful works of fine art.
Intuitively and seamlessly, Smith interprets tradition through the changes and challenges of personal history. He credits a recent heart attack and a triple bypass surgery for altering his palette from the red, green and blacks of Kwakwaka'wakw art to a polyphony of colour.
Steve Smith Dla'kwagila has been carving and painting since 1987. He was taught by his father, late Kwakwaka'wakw artist Harris Smith Lalkawilas. Steve has also worked with his brother, established Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. His pieces include original paintings, sculptures, masks, limited edition prints, etched glass, totem poles, and
Steve Smith Art. Home Installation Sculpture Moving image PhotographicPrint Projects Publications Writing News and Views CV Contact Open Menu Close Menu. Steve Smith Art. Home Installation Sculpture quotSteve's practice is a fascinating combination of things. It's low if not almost no tech, sensitive, delicate, transitory, and terribly
Steve Smith - Dla'kwagila Contemporary North West Coast Native Art. Home Art Work Artist Bio YVR Installation 1 YVR Installation 2 Video Documentary Contact STEVE SMITH DLA'KWAGILA. contemporary north west coast native art Vancouver, BC Canada email protected
Steve Smith Dla'kwagila 1968 was born in Oweekeno Village in Campbell River, B.C.In 1987, Steve was introduced to both carving and painting by his late father, Kwakwaka'wakw artist Harris Smith Lalkawilas.Their collaborative effort produced unique sculptures in basswood, yellow cedar and alder.