Lattimer Gallery
1590 West 2nd Avenue V6J 1H2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

After a brief hiatus, Kwakwaka’wakw artist Ryan Cranmer is back! Since early last year we have been carrying new pieces by Ryan and are loving his personal takes on historical designs. Ryan is the nephew of the late #dougcranmer and the two do share some creative similarities: mastering Kwakwaka’wakw #formline and being able to effortlessly emphasize abstraction within established forms and motifs #alertbaybc #vancouverislandartist #indigenouscanada #umista #kingcomeinlet #arthandlers

This is some #deepcarving! A snapshot of a larger design, by Corey Moraes #croppedcomposition #modernindigenous #handengravedjewellery #neoplasticism

Sharifah Marsden’s work is completely unique. She uses Northwest Coast engraving techniques to depict symbols and motifs from her #anishnaabe heritage. This elegant ‘Floral’ bracelet has been embellished with gold overlay and #chrysoprase

Oxidized #owlbracelet by Dean Hunt. The cut-out shape of the bracelet combined with the numerous #handengraved textures definitely makes this piece stand-out in our display case! Dean always takes so much care with his work #heiltsuk #owltotem #handengravedjewellery #northwestculture

Another new gold piece by the inimitable Hollie Bartlett. This #hummingbirdpendant has been embellished with three #flushsetdiamonds and features delicate #floralwork. The perfect last-minute Christmas gift #haisla #kitimatbc #firstnationsculture #indigenousjewelry

New Nuu! Octopus design by Haida artist Ernest Swanson titled ‘All About Nuu’. It measures 22 x 28 and is from an edition of 150 #devilfish #giantoctopus #octopustotem #octopusteacher

That time of the year! Most of the #charitybentwoodboxes are in and photography is underway #unya #bentwoodboxauction #lattimergallery

New KC Hall print presale! Limited edition of 40 hand-pulled silkscreen prints sold exclusively through @lattimergallery. Now available for purchase through our website. Live signing by the artist at Lattimer Gallery on Nov 28th between 1-3pm. Pre-sales will be available to ship or pick-up on Nov 29th. This print is titled #ikigai which is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being". The words in white read Never Above Nor Below and the bold black scattered lettering... reads We Are All One. This print is a call for reason and equality during these tumultuous times. Produced in collaboration with Vancouver’s @hyphaproject , partial proceeds from the sale of this print will help support the Urban Native Youth Association. The artist, KC Hall, partners with @unyayouth, an organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous youth through over twenty prevention-focused programs, by providing art programs. It is printed by Vancouver’s own @malaspinaprintmakers on 100% Stonehenge cotton rag archival paper with two deckle edges, 250 gsm. This print is signed by the artist (lower right), numbered (lower left), "HYPHA PROJECT" blind embossed stamped (lower middle), and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Cris Ohama (Hypha Project curator) #yvrgraffiti #hyphaproject #yvrcraftbeer #northwestcoastnativeart #bellabellabc #heiltsuk

New work by Shawn Edenshaw #kingfisherbird and #ravenwiththelight

New KC Hall Print Pre-Sale - https://mailchi.mp/lattimergallery/new-kchall-print

We recently received new pieces from Landon Gunn, many of which contain stones. This ‘Raven’ pendant has been embellished with #facetedamethyst

New ‘Ravens’ bracelet with #celticknotwork tongues by Kelvin Thompson. Kelvin appreciates the intricacy of #celticknotjewelry and occasionally integrates this into his #formline compositions.

We recently received new pieces from Landon Gunn, many of which contain stones. This ‘Eagle’ pendant has been embellished with #pinktourmaline

We recently received new pieces by #nuxalk artist Kelly Robinson. This 14k yellow gold cuff depicts a #thunderbird and this bird can be identified by its teeth and horn behind its head #firstnationsart #nativebracelet #tbirds #thunderbirdjewelry

14k #owlearrings by the late Val Malesku. Simple yet distinct #owltotem #firstnationearrings #nativeearrings

We recently received new pieces from #nuxalk artist Kelly Robinson. This 14k gold ‘Eagle’ bracelet is representational, but its asymmetrical composition and slightly elongated #formline give it a contemporary feel. From the #salmontrout in the eye of the bird to the mixture of #singlehatching and #crosshatching, this piece is the epitome of refinement #handcarvedjewelry #indigenousjewelry #indigenousbc #bespokebracelet

We have featured new works by #kwakwakawakw artist Erich Glendale in our fall newsletter, which can be viewed on our site. This animated, articulated mask is titled ‘Sea Monster’. Sometimes known as Yagis, the Kwakwaka'wakw culture has stories of several sea monsters capable of generating storms, waves, and whirlpools. These types of masks are typically danced as part of the Winter Ceremonies #yagis #seamonster #namxxelagayu #firstnationsculture

What's New for Fall 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/lattimergalle/whats-new-for-fall-3894573

Count the #abaloneshell inlays! Stunning, sleek ‘Sun’ panel by #coastsalish artist Gerry Sheena. 36 round and ready to hang #sunray #suneagle #sunspirit #wallpanels #wallsculpture

Titled #brightdaysahead this triptych is just what we need during these uncertain times. Lively and optimistic, Rachel Smith’s new work alludes to the continuity inherent in the salmon life cycle. A symbol of regeneration. Each panel measures 24 by 8 #oweekeno #wuikinuxv #salmonroe #spawningsalmon #northwestnative @ Lattimer Gallery

Such amazing depth and piercings, and from a single piece of cedar. Available now, new ‘Killer Whale’ yellow cedar panel by Erich Glendale. It measures 38 in diameter #bespokewoodwork #northwestcoastsculpture #nativepanel @ Lattimer Gallery

We also have KC’s first print available for sale ‘Outside Looking In’. His description of this print states: The Wolf represents my style of art. He is a savage and he does what he wants. You will see the top part of the design in the teal colour in a more contemporary style. The bottom in red is more of the traditional form...it shows the Sisiutl, the Double-Headed Serpent. #kchall #outsidelookingin #sisiutl #firstnationsgraffiti #nativeamericanstyle #twoheadedsnake

We are going live on IG and Facebook at 2pm PST! Watch KC Hall sign his new print ‘Tree of Life’ live. You can now buy this print on our homepage! #kchall #treeoflife #heiltsuk

Join us to celebrate the release of KC Hall’s most recent print ‘The Tree of Life’. Measuring 30 by 21 and available for $250, KC writes of this design: The Tree of Life created Raven from branches of truth. Positivity traces right back to its roots. It provides bark for the weavers, homes for the beavers, and brings light for the weakened. The signing is open to the public and will be on Saturday August 8th between 2-4pm at our 1590 West 2nd Ave location. KC is Heiltsuk ...and was born in Bella Bella, BC. He was raised in East Vancouver and is the grandson of Hereditary Chief Irene (Wakas) Brown. In 2019, KC completed a mural in East Van for the Vancouver Mural Fest and earlier this year he was commissioned by Foot Locker to create a lightbox installation titled House of Hoops for locations across Western Canada #heiltsuk #nativegraffiti #treeoflifeart #yvrstreetart #canadastreetart See more

Shawn Edenshaw ‘Mother Bear and Cub’ 14k yellow gold ring size 7 1/4. Custom orders available #bespokeweddingrings #indigenouswedding #haidaring #motherbearwithhercubs @ Lattimer Gallery

Deeply carved and full of compositional tension, this new 18k gold bracelet by #haida artist Don Yeomans is a stunner. It depicts ‘Raven’ and measures 1 wide #donyeomans #ravencrest #haidajewelry @ Lattimer Gallery

During this time every year Lattimer Gallery helps numerous couples order custom wedding bands. Pictured here is a set of stacking ‘Salmon’ rings in sizes 6 3/4 and 9 1/2 by Shawn Edenshaw. Custom sizes are available. When apart, each ring displays an abstracted design, but when they are united the picture becomes complete #bespokeweddingrings #customweddingbands #stackinggoldrings #matchingweddingbands @ Lattimer Gallery

Another amazing double-sided pendant by Kelvin Thompson ‘Salmon’ with a #celticknotjewelry motif. The back sports a bold #salmontrout design. @ Lattimer Gallery

Carrie Matilpi recently brought us a selection of suspended hoop earrings. Shown here is her Orca and Hummingbird design, and custom orders are available #hoopdangles #bespokeearrings #firstnationsjewelry #indigenousartist @ Lattimer Gallery

New double-sided ‘Dragonfly’ pendant by Kelvin Thompson. Kelvin is one of the few artists who occasionally carves the backs of pendants and the insides of bracelets #hiddenbonus #dragonflypendant #handengraving #northwestjewellery @ Lattimer Gallery