150th Anniversary - Sparrow

Of course this isn't an image of a "sparrow", but named by the lady who created it, Chrystal Sparrow (see below). 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017 marks a significant moment in the History of Canada . 150 years ago, Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia – united to create the Canadian Confederation, called the Dominion of Canada. Memorable events will be held throughout the year in Canada and the world. This design is glued on a red cardboard backing. The Card was designed by Chrystal Sparrow and shows a drawing of a falcon / hawk / eagle - depending on how you see it. At the bottom in white is Chrystal Sparrow & Christopher Sparrow.  This exclusive is one of three different designs for the 150th celebration.

MORE ABOUT CHRYSTAL

Chrystal Sparrow is a Musqueam Coast Salish artist. She was born in 1983 and lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada on the unceded Coast Salish Territory.  Christopher is Chrystal's brother.

Chrystal comes from a long line of Coast Salish artists, weavers and three generations of carvers. Her late father Irving Sparrow was a master carver that passed down the tradition to Chrystal and her brother Christopher. As a child, she was given the privilege to be traditionally taught Coast Salish art and carving skill sets that would giver her the status to become a female Coast Salish artist.
Chrystal is a traditional and contemporary artist that has her own unique feminine designing style representing simplicity and elegance within Coast Salish art. Currently, she is creating new designs with color elements from her Cree and Shuswap heritage in beading and abstract paintings. Chrystal works in mediums of red and yellow cedar, metal, leather and acrylics.

Chrystal was the first Coast Salish artist to work in the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh (MST) Cultural Residency in Stanley Park from July 2018 to 2019. In 2018, the Vancouver School Board commissioned a 20’ Female Welcoming House Post. In 2017, Starbucks Canada, 150pluswishes with collaboration Broadway Youth Center commissioned 7’ by 3’ red cedar panel. In 2016, Vancouver City Hall, Council Chamber commissioned a 7’ by 3’ red cedar panel in respect to reconciliation.

Chrystal has a great honor for her father Irving Sparrow in passing down Coast Salish art and believing she would be another great Coast Salish artist. She believes her privileged role as an artist is to continue learning Coast Salish art as a language through designing, storytelling and experimenting in new mediums. She hopes to pass down the tradition to family as a living legacy one day.