Camosung and her Relatives Description There are four artwork designs on the industrial silos next to the water in Rock Bay. This project was created in partnership with Heidelberg Materials and Matullia Holdings. These works celebrate the continued presence of the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations on this land. They also celebrate the role of arts and culture in the Industry, Arts, and Innovation District. Bradley Dick was one of four Lekwungen artists chosen to create work for this site. His piece “Camosung and her Relatives” wraps around the largest of the four silos. You can best see it from Bay Street, at the entrance to Heidelberg Materials.
Artist statement
The design chosen for the silo reflects the very traditional colour Red and Black, it is of two otters which are considered spirit guides in Lekwungen culture. The center image is of the Ancestor Camosung, protector of what is now known as the Gorge waterway. Camosung not only a protector she has committed her life to guiding us to be in good relations with all beings of land, water and sky. It is very fitting that this imagery has been chosen as the location sits as the entry way to Camosung’s homelands and waters.
About the artist Yuxwelupton, Qwal'qaxala, Bradley Dick
Lkwungen, Da'naxda'xw, Ditidaht Ancestry Bradley is married to Jennifer Chuckry, has three beautiful children Shayla and granddaughter Kaydence (aka Granny), Dakota, and Cienna and grandson Staqeya, all are of Cree ancestry and Australian shepherd, Cy the family guy. Bradley is a contemporary artist who enjoys working collaboratively with his late Brother Clarence Dick Jr, Fabian Quocksister and dad Butch Dick carving ceremonial poles that adorn City hall and the Songhees Wellness Centre. Bradley has been doing commissioned works for well over 20 years and has artworks all over the world, as far as New Zealand, England, Norway and Sweden. He has sold numerous drums and carving locally as well and focuses on designs based on his family teachings and culture. His works consist of Original paintings, small and large carvings, and putting contemporary designs onto Shoes and hats, collaborative paintings with his wife Jennifer that reflects her Cree ancestry as well as Bradley’s west coast influence to the paintings. These works have been sold privately throughout Vancouver Island and Bradley is sure there will be more to come. Gilakasla (thank you), Hay’sxw’qa si’em (thank you Honorable ones), Klecko klecko (thank you).
Details Dimensions
2,489 × 792 cm (81 ft 8 in × 26 ft)
Site
On the Heidelberg Materials concrete silos
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Date unveiled
October 18 2025
