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Biography

Eastern Fraser Valley based artist Carrielynn is a descendant of Coast Salish ancestors that have been sustained by S’olh Temexw (their land) since time immemorial and Western European ancestors that settled around Northern Turtle Island beginning in the 1600’s. Carrielynn was born and raised in S’olh Temexw and nurtured by many parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Along with owning and operating an art practice, Carrielynn maintains a communal role as a plant practitioner, and is the Manager of Cheam First Nation’s Environmental Consultancy. The philosophy and responsibilities of these land based communal roles are fundamental for informing the story, style and the details of Carrielynn’s artwork.

With ancient and modern design principles combined, Carrielynn’s professional artistic practice takes the form of murals, canvas paintings, drums, paddles and in recent years, illustrations for scientific reports and children’s books.

Mural Locations

Scolder Dives for Berries - Location: 122 E 4th Ave, Vancouver BC
Carrielynn Victor & Debra Sparrow Collaboration Mural - Location: Capilano University, North Vancouver BC
Lift Off - Location: 2750 Granville St (Stanley Theatre) Vancouver BC
Raven Figures - Location: Douglas College, New Westminster Campus
Downtown Chilliwack Quadriptych - Location: District 1881, Chilliwack

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More Information

Email:
carrielynn.victor@gmail.com

Address:
Chilliwack, BC

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In the news

Mural project depicting artist’s ancestor shifts the narrative in downtown Chilliwack

4 new murals by Carrielynn Victor weave in ecology, family history and politics near Five Corners

Meet The Maker

Ever pass by a beautiful mural and think, “I wonder who painted that?” Well, we’re about to tell you about an amazing artist who’s responsible for creating breathtaking murals right here in Chilliwack. Meet Carrielynn-Victor: Maker of Murals, an all around beautiful human being.

Fulmer Award in First Nations Art

Carrielynn Victor, (Stó:lö, Coast Salish & Mixed Western European Heritage) from the community, XwChí:yóm (Cheam), is a gifted artist. Her paintings and murals reflect her belief of her role as a defender of the earth.

Carrielynn Victor & Debra Sparrow: Untitled

The collaboration of mural artist Carrielynn Victor and weaver Debra Sparrow expresses the latter’s handwoven Coast Salish blankets in mural form as a celebration of a living culture. The centerpiece of the mural is a traditional Coast Salish house post, depicting an ancestor, honoured by being wrapped in a blanket.

Book review: Children’s stories that are a wonderful Indigenous journey of discovery

Author Nicola I. Campbell, in Stand Like A Cedar, celebrates Indigenous language, allowing the reader (or young listener) to learn a few words and phrases from languages that have been spoken on Indigenous territories for millennia.

Talented local artists capture essence of the Vancouver Sun Run

Tavukciyan, along with fellow local artists Carrielynn Victor and Grace Gihm, have each created a captivating art piece that evokes a sense of togetherness and belonging at a time when we have to be physically apart.

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