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An interview with Roy Henry Vickers

What an honour I had recently to interview Roy Henry Vickers - the renowned Canadian First Nations Artist who radiates wisdom and kindness.

It was a pleasure to sit down with Roy and speak with him about creativity, business, connection, achievements, mental health, and an overall holistic approach of what it means to be an artist - as well as discussing the recent collaborative artworks that we have created together.

Roy Henry Vickers is a world-renowned Canadian First Nations artist. Roy is a painter, carver, printmaker, speaker and author. Roy has received the Order of Canada and the Order of British Colombia, his work has been gifted to the Queen of England, he has designed for the Commonwealth Games and the Vancouver Airport. In 2019 Roy was nominated for a Grammy Award for his artwork with the Grateful Dead. Roy has an iconic art gallery in Tofino, BC, Canada that brings thousands of visitors each year. An incredible artist and a true inspiration.

Roy is an amazing artist, a true inspiration, and someone that I feel really lucky to have met & spent time with! Watch the interview on YouTube below: