He began carving in 1988 with his cousin, Sid Lamarche, a highly regarded artist. Curtis also cites Kevin Cranmer (Kwagiulth Nation) as a teacher. Curtis, too, carves in the traditional Kwagiulth style. His work displays a fierce pride informed by the deeply spiritual value system that Curtis brings to all his mediums – carvings, paintings, drums and dance.

A world class Powwow dancer, Curtis spends the summers competing throughout North America and the winters working with youth at risk and as a family counselor. The richness of his cultural heritage is a natural backdrop for both of these devotions and is preserved by his artwork as well.

Nation: Salish

Born: 1960 Shishalh, BC, CANADA

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