KUMOKWA, CHIEF OF THE UNDER SEA

KUMOKWA, CHIEF OF THE UNDER SEAJunior Henderson is an Kwakwakawakw artist whose work is deeply rooted in cultural traditions and artistic legacy. Trained from a young age by master carvers within his family, including his uncles Mark and Bill Henderson, his work reflects generations of knowledge, ceremonial practice, and the importance of carving within potlatch culture. His sculptures embody strong design, cultural symbolism, and a deep respect for ancestral teachings and

in Quebec and across the globe

and movement

Many children were orphaned

His compositions often feature ethereal atmospheres

they create an emotional connection with it

and unique textures

and archival photographs of Indigenous people

a large trunk of a pine tree dominates the foreground on the left

A similar smaller painting to this one hangs in the Lodge

While motifs like dogs

enthusiasm and naivete are a source of endless fascination – especially when the setting is a hauntingly beautiful prairie or foothills landscape

Some of his favourite subjects include peonies