Orca, Thunderbird, and Sun: A Circle of Power Description There are four bright murals painted on concrete silos next to Rock Bay. These murals look out over the Matullia Lands. This was industrial land that BC Hydro returned to the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations. The artists are Bradley Dick, Eva George, Lajah Warren, and Soarimpt.
“Orca, Thunderbird, and Sun: A Circle of Power” by Eva George is the northern-most (left-most in this image) of the three murals grouped together. You can see it best from Bay Street—either at the entrance to Heidelberg Materials or from the Bay Street Bridge.
Artist statement
The Orca moves through the deep waters with strength and unity, carrying the wisdom of the ancestors and the spirit of the family. It teaches us to lead with compassion, to move with purpose, and to honor the connections that bind us to each other and to the ocean.
The Thunderbird, mighty in the sky, brings thunder and lightning with each beat of its wings. A protector and messenger of the spirit world, the Thunderbird reminds us of transformation, fierce protection, and the unseen power we carry within.
The Sun rises each day, warming the land and giving life to all. It is a symbol of renewal, hope, and healing. The Sun watches over us, guiding us through darkness and lighting the path forward.
Together, these beings form a sacred circle — Water. Sky. Fire. Wisdom. Strength. Life. We walk with their power behind us.
About the artist Details Dimensions
1,126 × 452 cm (36 ft 11 in × 14 ft 10 in)
Site
On the Heidelberg Materials concrete silos
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Date unveiled
October 18 2025
