Dylan Thomas

Born in Victoria, in 1986, 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, also known as Delmar Johnnie. Thomas 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 Thomas’s design. His 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. He continues to make work with different mediums and formats including brand-work.

4 items

Abstract Pendant
Dylan Thomas (Salish)

$130.00

Supernatural
Dylan Thomas (Salish)

Edition /72 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Thunderbir...

Edition /72 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Thunderbird is the illustrious ancestor and crest of many prominent human lineages. Large enough to hunt whales, the Thunderbird is a powerful being associated with power, change and the sky in myths throughout the Northwest Coast. Often depicted with a sharply hooked beak, horns and large ears and is sometimes represented as having teeth.

$500.00

Weavers and Wool
Dylan Thomas (Salish)

Edition /140 Available Framed for $600 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "This print, tit...

Edition /140 Available Framed for $600 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "This print, titled Weavers and Wool, depicts two Salish Wool Dogs, and is an homage to the role weavers and dog breeders played in shaping Coast Salish culture. The Salish Wool Dog was the only breed of dog in pre-contact North America that was created and maintained through the practice of animal husbandry. Through selective breeding, the coast Salish people maintained a large population of small dogs with thic...

$200.00

Women, Whorls, Wisdom
Dylan Thomas (Salish)

Edition /150 Available framed for $700 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "In Women, Whorl...

Edition /150 Available framed for $700 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "In Women, Whorls, Wisdom, I am exploring the idea of the sacred mother – the feminine wisdom and leadership that helped create and maintain the cultural systems of my ancestors. In doing so, I am also honoring the many women in my life that have nurtured and guided me throughout my life. The noble women of Coast Salish culture traditionally played an important role in the logistic, diplomatic, and ritual operati...

$230.00