Trevor Husband Paddle 5' Yellow Cedar Killer Whale

Artist Bio

 

Trevor was born and raised on Haida Gwaii. His mother's family is Cree from Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan, and French. His father's family is Gitxsan, English, and Scottish. Growing up in a tight-knit community, Trevor spent his childhood fishing, hunting, camping and immersing himself in nature. At 18, he moved to Vancouver to pursue his passion for creative writing, but eventually shifted his focus to music, playing in various bands and genres. He also dabbled in acting and after 15 years in Vancouver, settled in the Cowichan Valley to devote himself to visual art. Under the tutelage of Coast Salish artist Herb Rice, he honed his skills in wood carving and developed his own unique style. Trevor now works with wood, metal, and silk screening, and is also a part-time youth worker at the Duncan Native Friendship Centre, teaching carving and hip hop and mentoring high-risk youth. 

The Trevor Husband Paddle features a carving of a bear, a symbol of welcome, friendship, and guardianship among the West Coast Native People. Bears are often seen as close relatives of humans due to their physical characteristics and behaviors, such as their size, appearance, expressions, and ability to stand on two hind legs, gather food, and nurture their young. In the same carving, the salmon, known for its ability to provide and symbolize regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance, is also prominently featured. Standing at 5 feet tall and weighing 1.7 kg, this paddle is made from yellow cedar and hand-painted with acrylic paint.