Chris Paul

Chris Paul is a Native Artist, born in Canada in 1969. He is a member of the Tsartlip First Nations whose home lands are near Victoria, British Columbia. His is a culture rich in stories and traditions.

Chris’s prints have been featured in the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy” and the movie “The Last Mimsy”.

Recently, Chris has produced large-scale glass installations for local public spaces.

Chris has always been involved with art. He formalized his interest by taking a 2-year course in Native art at ‘Ksan Art School. Subsequently, he apprenticed with Roy Henry Vickers, a world-famous Native artist following the tradition of northwest coast heritage.

Chris derives his inspiration from two main sources; an in-depth understanding of the heritage and traditions of his people, and events in his daily life, such as the births of his children. This combination gives his work traditional style yet also makes it relevant to today’s audience. His use of strong, modern colours gives his prints global appeal. His bold designs and clean lines have lent themselves well to expression in wood and, more recently, glass. In his words, “I already have more ideas than I can ever realize in a lifetime.”