Journey

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Journey motif sculpture by Dylan Thomas
Description

The concrete seating walls in Songhees Park have a Lekwungen canoe paddle design sandblasted into them. The design was created by artist Dylan Thomas in collaboration with representatives from the Songhees Nation. Located at the site of the former Songhees Village and Reserve, the park is now a place connect with Lekwungen art and culture, relax, gather, and enjoy being in nature.

About the artist
Dylan Thomas

Qwul’thilum (Dylan Thomas) is a Coast Salish artist from the Lyackson First Nation. Dylan was exposed to the art at a young age because his family continues to participate in their culture and tradition. He has trained in jewelry design with jewelry artist Seletze, who is also known as Delmar Johnnie. Dylan has apprenticed under renowned Kwakwaka’wakw artist Rande Cook, in all mediums of the art. Rande Cook has also been a major influence in the development of Dylan’s design. Dylan’s other artistic influences have been Susan Point, Robert Davidson, and the late Art Thompson. Dylan is very focused on his career as an artist, and plans to make art his life’s work.

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Details
Artwork type
Site Integrated
Medium
Sandblasted concrete
Site
Songhees Park, west side of Johnson Street Bridge where it meets the Songhees Walkway
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Community
Victoria
Date unveiled
July 22, 2022
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