WHERE ARE THEY NOW? #15 ~ ROY HENRY VICKERS

Next up in my, "Where Are They Now" series is PHS alum, Roy Henry Vickers. Canadian artist Roy Henry Vickers is best known around the world for his limited edition prints. He is also an accomplished carver, design advisor of prestigious public spaces, a sought-after keynote speaker, publisher and author of several successful books.

In addition, he is a recognized leader in the First Nations community, and a tireless spokesperson for recovery from addictions and abuse.

Roy has received many awards and honours for his art and community involvement. Among them are a hereditary chieftainship and several hereditary names he has received from Northwest Coast First Nations.

Roy had and has many relatives who have attended Prairie over the years and he speaks of his student work at Prairie where he wrapped insulation around steam pipes in the newly formed steam tunnels.

An astounding fact for such a prominent, world class talent as Roy, is that he is colour blind. When you see his work you would never guess that he has that condition.

If you are ever in Toffino, Roy's Gallery and Museum are, "must sees"!! More than 500,000 visitors a year from around the world visit it each year and it is one of the area's main attractions.