Artspeak

• Kwiis Hamilton

  Kwiis Hamilton is Nuuchahnulth (Opechesaht) and Sto:lo (Lequamel). He practices jewelry making, painting, print making, spoken word poetry, wood carving, singing, dancing, and story telling. Through the creation of well-made objects Kwiis expresses his values and tells modern and traditional stories. His work sheds light on the obsolete systems of domination and exploitation upon which the foundation of the colonial project of canada is built. He hopes to inspire critical thinking and radical expressions of healthy, educated, safe, and joy filled community, as well as a shared sense of belonging rooted in self location and a strong spiritual identity.