By: Saul Terry • website
Artwork size: 70″ x 70″, 177.8cm x 177.8cm, 1.778m x 1.778m, 5.8333ft x 5.8333ft
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Materials used: Cedar, paint
The carved doors are by St’at’imc artist Saul Terry and are displayed at the entrance of a pit house (dwelling historically used by various indigenous peoples) style conference room in the House of learning. The cedar door carvings feature eagles that are sacred to Secwépemc people. Eagles represent love and are commonly seen as a messenger who sends positive thoughts and medicine to Tqeltkuwipi7(the creator) or guides those who have passed to their next Journey. The carving also depicts salmon which is traditionally a prominent food source and provides wisdom to those who approach respectfully. Terry’s carvings and paintings often reflect the internal and external forces that are his representations of colonial interference in St’at’imc life.
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