II Timothy 2:11,12 Item Number: Nb7.234 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Head of christ depicted in Northwest Coast style using s-shapes, u forms, split u's, and ovoids for the eyes, hair, and the mouth. The face and hair are divided vertically, one half red on the left side and one half black on the right side with negative spaces left grey. The red side has three tears from the eye down the cheek. The crown of thorns is only on the red side. The eye on the black side is solid in the centre while the eye on the red side is outlined with negative space. Pencil inscription across the bottom edge reads '55/100 II TIMONTHY 2: 11,12 Roy H. Vickers Tsimsian Tribe KitKatla B.C. 9/4/76.'. The print is on a vertically rectangular, grey paper piece.

History Of Use

Silk-screen printing emerged in the 1950's as a new non-traditional art form, and was easily adapted to traditional Northwest Coast two dimensional design concepts. Roy Vickers incorporates traditional Northwest Coast design with a contemporary dimension, often reflecting Christian themes.

Cultural Context

contemporary art

Iconographic Meaning

This print symbolizes the crucifixion of Christ.

Item History

What

Name
II Timothy 2:11,12
Identification Number
Nb7.234
Type of Item
print
Overall
height 48.6 cm, width 38.4 cm, depth 0.1 cm

Who

Culture
Tsimshian
Creator
Roy Henry Vickers (Maker)
Previous Owner
Roy Henry Vickers
Received from
Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Roy Henry Vickers (Seller)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
British Columbia, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 1976
Ownership Date
before May 6, 1976
Acquisition Date
on May 6, 1976

Other

Item Classes
works on paper
Condition
good
Accession Number
0304/0001