Bradley Hunt, a Heiltsuk Native from Bella Bella, BC had worked hard to

carve a distinctive name for himself both as an artist and teacher on the

West Coast of Canada. Born May 26, 1946, Bradley began to carve as a

young boy. He would follow his father around the Bella Bella community,

imitating the older man's hobby of whittling. Bradley's artistic

talents flourished during his high school years at the Alberni

Residential School. He later attended the Vanoouver School of Art for

two years before transferring to the university of British Columbia

where he received a Bachelor of Education degree with a double art major

in 1973.

Artist's Statement:

I always believe that we are both teachers and students. We teach

somebody and somebody teaches us. This is how we pass on our skill,

knowledge, and culture to the next generation so they too can continue

this process. This process is a lifetime commitment for me.