by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
Using the three basic geometric elements for Coast Salish design: the trigon, circle, and crescent. Bryce Williams created a stamp that has been used as a graphic element to adorn posts and walkways at Tsawwassen Mills. The use of geometric symmetry in Coast Salish...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
Spindle whorls were often carved with images of animals, geometrics or other symbolic images. On this spindle whorl the Raven signifies creation and knowledge. The spindle and its accompanying whorl comprise a simple, elegant tool that has been used for spinning...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
The Bear portrays the abstract idea of Tsawwassen’s local animals in nature from the perspective of an artist. The collage and assembly of a wide variety of materials represent the viewpoints of several types of artists: photographer, sculptor, metalworker, wood...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
The concept behind these pieces are outdoor activities representing various Vancouver recreational activities, such as hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, fishing, cycling and rowing. Some of these pieces on the ceiling and floor specifically name several trails,...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
The concept behind these pieces are outdoor activities representing various Vancouver recreational activities, such as hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, fishing, cycling and rowing. Some of these pieces on the ceiling and floor specifically name several trails,...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
The concept behind the Grass Icon is the farmlands and open fields. This piece stands prominent and strong and the design highlights the contrast of nature and man-made. The steel represents the human force imposed on the land and will continuously corrode and rust...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
This traditional weaving of wool and cedar pays homage to the elders of the Tsawwassen Nation. They are a source of inspiration and guidance for many in our community. They also are the memory of our community, they preserve and pass on our language, our culture and...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
This bench was designed to portray a fishing weir. A fishing weir is an obstruction placed in tidal waters, or wholly or partially across a river, to direct the passage of, or trap fish. A weir may be used to trap marine fish in the intertidal zone as the tide...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
Tsawwassen First Nation are proud, sea-faring Coast Salish people. For thousands of years, we traveled and fished the waterways of the southern Strait of Georgia and lower Fraser River, visiting all Canadian and U.S. Gulf Islands. Our ancestors were accomplished...
by Place One Systems | Jun 29, 2022 | Mall Artwalk
Traditional carved paddles were used to steer and paddle the large cedar canoes in the coastal waters. Native paddles are also used during ceremonial dances. Paddles were also used as deadly weapons in the past. First Nations paddles are often carved and painted with...
