John 15:13, Hebrews 9:28 Item Number: Nb7.238 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The head of crucified Christ is portrayed through the use of traditional Northwest Coast elements of design. The red form line defines the features of the face and molds the negative white space into ovoids, split u's, and s forms that represent the hair, the crown of thorns, and the expression of agony. A four way split forms a cross on the chin. A stabilizing effect is achieved by the six split lines emerging from the head. Pencil inscription across the bottom reads 'JOHN 15:13 HEBREWS 9:28 Roy Henry Vickers 14/7/76'. The print is on a vertically rectangular, light white paper piece.
History Of Use
This silk-screened print is an example of the application of aspects of traditional two-dimensional Northwest Coast design to a contemporary form of graphic art.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Iconographic Meaning
The crucified Christ symbolizes the transfer of sin from man to Christ. The relevant texts are John 15:13; Hebrews 9:28.
Narrative
The artist, one time president of the Northwest Coast Indian Artists Guild, received his training at the school of Northwest Coast Indian art at Ksan, Hazelton. In his work he frequently combines Christian with Tsimshian themes.
Item History
- Made by Roy Henry Vickers (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Michael M. Ames before June 4, 1976
- Received from Michael M. Ames (Donor) on June 4, 1976
What
- Name
- John 15:13, Hebrews 9:28
- Identification Number
- Nb7.238
- Type of Item
- Overall
- height 51.2 cm, width 40.6 cm, depth 0.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Roy Henry Vickers (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Michael M. Ames
- Received from
- Michael M. Ames (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before June 4, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on June 4, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0307/0002