Photo: Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
 - photo by Jiahe Photography
7405 Paulson Street
VCH Dogwood Care Home
front entrance of the building
Private development
2023
Old growth western red cedar
Welcome figure
In place
Privately owned
City of Vancouver Private Development Program
Description of work

The Musqueam Male & Female Welcome Figures was commissioned by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) as part of their participation in the City of Vancouver's Public Art Program for Private Development. 

The Musqueam Male & Female Welcome Figures is one of two artworks commissioned for this location. The Musqueam House Boards - Eagle & Salmon were also a part of this project.

 

Artist statement

"The designs at the top of the woman and man represent the spirits of the ancestors, in the Sun, Moon and Stars. Both are deeply carved from one red cedar log and designed in a contemporary style combination. The woman is a high-status Salish woman. The woman's expression is dignified and formal; her face has a slim nose carved above a closed mouth. Her hands are raised in a traditional thankful/ welcoming manner.

Both hats are carved with a significant upper element featuring a celestial image representing the Earth. The man's face is formal and composed, with a strong nose above a closed mouth and oval eyes below a straight brow."

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