Indigenous Art
The City of Surrey has commissioned a number of Indigenous artwork all over the city, with more scheduled to come. Read about the pieces below.
snəw̓eyəɬ: Nature’s Gods (Nature’s Teachers)
Wes Antone's animals on Surrey Nature Centre's windows are accompanied by their Kwantlen meanings.
Guardian Spirits
Trenton Pierre's design on the North Surrey Ice & Sport Complex windows symbolize reconciliation.
Raven and the First Sunrise
This artwork by Brandon Gabriel on Guildford Library windows tells the First Nations origin story.
Eight Salmon Heads
This artwork by Leslie Wells on the Surrey Arts Centre windows honours the salmon in Bear Creek.
Retro-Perspective
This vinyl glazing by Drew Atkins combines Coast Salish design elements with a retro look.
Courage, Strength, and Family
This laser cut panel by Phyllis Atkins and Shain Jackson was inspired by cancer patients.
We Are All Connected to This Land
This imprinted design by Phyllis Atkins near Bear Creek honours the land's cultural heritage.
Returning to the River
This sculpture by Drew and Phyllis Atkins marks the site of a former seasonal fishing village.
Water Guardians
This vibrant red umbrella sculpture by Susan Point features Coast Salish style frogs in Hazelgrove Park in East Clayton.
Four Seasons
These drums by Brandon Gabriel and Melinda Bige tell the story of the seasons according to the Kwantlen First Nation.
Paddling through the Waves of Change
This Coast Salish artwork by Phyllis Atkins appears outside the 6th floor meeting room at City Hall, inspiring people to work together.
Eagle Calling
Robert Davidson combines Haida art with a contemporary aesthetic in this stylized eagle that soars in Frank Hurt Park.
Under the Double Eagle and Elder Moon
Coast Salish symbols by Leonard Wells and Leslie Wells hang above the traffic roundabout near South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre.
Continuum: From Seed to Shelter
Watch for these six sculptures by Eric Robertson on top of fluted cedar poles as you enjoy a walk on the Green Timbers Greenway.
Frogs
Susan Point’s carved Coast Salish style frog pattern greets visitors in the lobby of the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre.
Talking Poles
This community dialogue project along Serpentine Greenway brought together residents, students, instructors, spiritual leaders, and artists.
Surrey Columbian Centennial Totem Pole
Kwakwaka’wakw carver Ted Neel made this totem pole for Canada's centennial, honouring First Nations.
