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Bill Helin's Art On the remote northern coast of what is now British Columbia flourished from antiquity the Tsimshian Nation. This was a complex Aboriginal culture that evolved in the mists of the emerald coastal temperate rain forest. The dazzling Tsimshian arts embodied the mystical, the supernatural--evoking a time and spirituality when people were more closely connected to nature and mother earth. |
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| Bill Helin, whose beautiful artworks grace the pages of Dances with Dependency, is cousin to author Calvin Helin. Bill is a member of the Gitchiis Tribe of the Tsimshian Nation. He is son of Hyemass—one of the most famous Tsimshian Chief warriors of ancient coastal legend. |
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Bill is a master artist and has become internationally renowned for the refined quality of his work as an artist/designer, and his versatility in various artistic mediums. In addition to mystical paintings and limited edition prints, Bill produces a selection of exquisite hand engraved and cast jewellery, and has just launched a new line of elegant fashions featuring his art.
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The summer of 2006
marked another milestone in his career with the Vancouver opening of the
new Further information on Bill Helin's art can be obtained online at:
Bill Helin at: House of the Spirit Bear Gallery Hours: Location:
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