Canadian Salish Aboriginal Language Artist: B. Wyse, lives on the Pacific Coast of B.C. Her paintings, designs and prints are inspired by the richness of her aboriginal ancestry and a strong desire to preserve aboriginal language through her art.  “My designs are a tribute to my heritage, to language and the environment, the flow of life and culture, and the physical and spiritual power it embraces.” Featuring inspirational words such as: dream, believe, hope, care and heal.

Her Aboriginal artwork has taken years to develop and she works closely with respected elders and fluent speakers for guidance and inspiration. Bonny continues to expand her word and phrase designs, exploring new mediums and directions through which to share her art and culture as a Canadian Aboriginal language artist.

A professional graphic artist for more than 25 years, Bonny has earned national recognition, and her designs showcased at the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics, Dreamcatchers Charitable Foundation Big Idea finalist, YES Vancouver NRT symposium, in The Stó:lõ Resource Centre and Chilliwack General ER, and with Native Women’s Association of Canada, Chilliwack Visual Artists Association, school and community programs, and various media features.

Halkomelem (also Halq’eméylem, Hun’qumi’num and Hul’q’umín’um indigenous to S.W. B.C.) is an ancient, verbal and expressive language borne of the rich spirituality and aboriginal culture of the region and has been been on the brink of extinction.

Bonny’s product line including bookmarks, cards, prints & original canvasses can be found at select gift shops, galleries, museums and cultural centres or online. Please feel free to contact Bonny to make arrangements.