Salmon Cycle

MOA: University of British Columbia

3024/17

Silkscreen print on light tan paper. The artwork shows, in a rust brown, a central conglomeration of salmon and their predators, such as birds and wolves, in a stylized linear style. The image is bordered by a thick line of black and tan motifs in ovals, sickles, thin lines and curving triangles.

  • Narrative

    Series 46/50. From Box Set II, a portfolio of eight original limited edition serigraphs and one intaglio etching (chiné collé) by Coast Salish artists. Commissioned by the Salish Weave Collection between 2008 and 2010.


  • Type of Item print
  • Culture Stz'uminus
  • Measurements height 56.3 cm, width 56.3 cm (overall)

  • Creator John Marston, Eric Bourquin
  • Previous Owner Christiane Smyth, George Smyth
  • Received from George Smyth, Christiane Smyth

  • Made in Victoria

  • Creation Date during 2009
  • Ownership Date before November 4, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on November 4, 2013

  • Item Classes works on paper
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3024/0017