Born in Victoria, in 1986, Qwul`thilum (Dylan Thomas) is a Coast Salish artist from the Lyackson First Nation, originally from Valdes Island. Dylan was exposed to the art at a young age because his family continues to participate in their culture and tradition. He has trained in jewelery with Seletze (Delmar Johnnie) and has apprenticed under Rande Cook in all mediums of the art. Rande has also been a major help in the development of Dylan`s design. His other artistic influences have been late Art Thompson, Susan Point and Robert Davidson.
Sacred Geometry was Dylan Thomas’ first solo exhibition, guided by inspirations in Coast Salish culture, mathematical concepts of beauty, and surrendering control to the forces that connect us, and shape our ideas of the world.
Darren Pottie 