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Photo of John Marston ( <i>Coast Salish</i><br> ) John Marston
Coast Salish


Coast Salish carver John Marston (Qap'u'luq) was born in 1978 into a family of exceptional artists in Ladysmith, British Columbia. He has worked with many other prominent Northwest Coast carvers, including Simon Charlie, Silas Coon, Shawn Karpes, Wayne Young, and his brother, Luke Marston. His career has also been shaped by careful study of museum collections and by travel and cultural exchanges, including a trip to the Sepik River in 2006 and an exhibition in Japan the following year. In 2009, John was honoured with the BC Creative Achievement Award for Aboriginal Art. Later that year, he participated in the groundbreaking international exhibition Hailans to Ailans.

Extraordinary dimensionality, bold design, and exquisite finishing are trademarks of John's carving. His work can be viewed at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, the Vancouver Airport, and the Vancouver Convention Centre, and is included in other major public and private collections worldwide.


SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
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2000 Tribal Miniatures '00, annual exhibition, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2001 Tribal Miniatures '01, annual exhibition, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

Emergence, House of First Voices, Victoria, BC

2002 Tribal Miniatures X, annual exhibition, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2003 In Celebration of the Feast, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

The Shaman's Gift, Inuit Gallery, Vancouver, BC

2003 The Storytellers, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2004 Awakening: A Salish Gathering, Stonington Gallery, Seattle, WA

2004 Tribal Adornments, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2005 SHINE: Adornments of the Northwest Coast, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2005 Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2, Museum of Art & Design, New York, NY, USA

2006 The Journey By Canoe, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2006 Rhythms of the Garamut, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2007 Transporters: Tradition and Innovation, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria, BC

2007 Gathered Treasures, Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, B.C.

2009 Honouring the Ancient Ones, Inuit Gallery, Vancouver, BC

2009 Hailans to Ailans: Contemporary Papua New Guinea Art, International Exhibit: Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, London, UK & Alcheringa Gallery, Victoria, BC

2009 S'abadeb The Gifts - Royal BC Museum, Victoria
BC

AWARDS

2009 British Columbia Creative Achievement Award for Aboriginal Art


Pieces by John Marston:



John Marston - Carver's Helper
Carver's Helper
2009

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John Marston - Silent Waters, Setting Sun
Silent Waters, Setting Sun
2009

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John Marston - Salmon Cycle
Salmon Cycle
2009

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John Marston - The Octopus Point Legend Bentwood Box
The Octopus Point Legend Bentwood Box
2010
SOLD

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John Marston - Soul Mates Paddle
Soul Mates Paddle
2009
SOLD

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John Marston - Merganzer Rattle
Merganzer Rattle
2009
SOLD

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John Marston - Bear and Owl Bentwood Box
Bear and Owl Bentwood Box
2008
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John Marston - Shifting Formline
Shifting Formline
2008
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John Marston - Raven Guarding the Light
Raven Guarding the Light
2008
SOLD

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John Marston - Peaceful Contemplation
Peaceful Contemplation
2008
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John Marston - Tambanum Moon Pendant
Tambanum Moon Pendant
2007
SOLD

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John Marston - 'The Legend of Octopus Point' Bentwood Box
'The Legend of Octopus Point' Bentwood Box
2007
SOLD

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John Marston - Dance Paddle
Dance Paddle
2007
SOLD

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John Marston - Welcoming Ceremony Paddle
Welcoming Ceremony Paddle
2007
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John Marston - Sea Creatures Paddle
Sea Creatures Paddle
2007
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John Marston - Carved Paddle Seawolf and Canoes
Carved Paddle Seawolf and Canoes
2007
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John Marston - 'ehhwe'p syuth (To Share History)
'ehhwe'p syuth (To Share History)
2007
SOLD

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John Marston - Sun, Seawolf, and Feather Bentwood Box
Sun, Seawolf, and Feather Bentwood Box
circa 2007
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John Marston - Face Mask
Face Mask
2006
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John Marston - Salish Steering Paddle - Wolf Design
Salish Steering Paddle - Wolf Design
2006
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John Marston - Palembei Sunset
Palembei Sunset
2006
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John Marston - Raven Mask
Raven Mask
2006
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John Marston - Seawolf & Stars Paddle
Seawolf & Stars Paddle
2006
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John Marston - Paddle of Eagle and Salmon design
Paddle of Eagle and Salmon design
2005
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John Marston - Bentwood Box with Sun Mask
Bentwood Box with Sun Mask
2005
SOLD

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John Marston - Loon miniature rattle pendant
Loon miniature rattle pendant
2005
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John Marston - Tzinquaw and Thunderbird Bentwood Box
Tzinquaw and Thunderbird Bentwood Box
2005
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John Marston - Carved Treasure Chest of Eagle and Owl Design
Carved Treasure Chest of Eagle and Owl Design
2004
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John Marston - Creation Story Bentwood Chest
Creation Story Bentwood Chest
2003
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John Marston - Spindle Whorl
Spindle Whorl
2003
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John Marston - Carved Eagle and Salmon Paddle With Abalone Inlay
Carved Eagle and Salmon Paddle With Abalone Inlay
2003
SOLD

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John Marston - Loon Rattle Pendant
Loon Rattle Pendant
2002
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