Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun
BIO:
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun is a contemporary Canadian artist of Coast Salish and Okanagan descent. He lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia. His paintings and sculptures combine Coast Salish cosmology, Northwest Coast design, and Western landscape painting.
Yuxweluptun’s paintings can be brutal critiques of issues affecting Canada’s First Nations. He broaches topics such as stolen land, residential schools, and the destruction of the environment by corporations. In addition to being an influential First Nations artist, Yuxweluptun is a strong advocate for Indigenous issues.
At first glance his work can seem whimsical and light.
Upon closer viewing, one will notice that the mountains and clearcut stumps are weeping; the water is drying up; and the sun is melting.
This piece is titled "Scorched Earth, Clear-cut Logging on Native Sovereign Land. Shaman Coming to Fix,"
1991, Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia
There is often symbolism in his work. Some symbols are more obvious than others.
His titles usually clarify any mystery to the narrative, for example the 2 painting below: "Red Man Watching White Man Trying to Fix Hole in the Sky" & "The One Percent"
Descriptive response to this painting:
Work, Articles, & Other Online Resources:
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He is very active on Facebook & will friend anyone
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Small collection of decent quality images: http://mfineart.ca/macaulay-co-fine-art/artists/lawrence-paul-yuxweluptun/
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