Sea to Sky (2021)

Thomas Cannell

6340 No 3 Road

Area: City Centre
Location: Exterior glass building facade at No.3 and Cook Rd

Materials: Melting colours, comprised of minerals and pigments on laminated insulated glass units

Program: Private
Ownership: Private
Sponsored By: Keltic Development Inc

Description of Work

Five-storey integrated glass artwork.

Artist Statement

This design is a Sea to Sky motif featuring traditional iconography of the Pacific Northwest and the teachings and culture of Thomas Cannell’s Musqueam ancestors. Eagles & Salmon together are uplifting and inspiring: symbols of protection and enlightenment. On their own, the Eagle is the ruler of the sky and can transform himself as he has a connection with our creator. Eagle symbolizes grace, power and has exceptional intellectual abilities. The gifts the Eagle shares are the ability of foresight and an indication of good times to come. The Eagle is a sacred, wise and noble creature representing power and prestige. Eagle feathers are also given as symbolic gifts to impart respect for accomplishment and display of courage and wisdom. The Eagle can be identified by a powerful beak whose upper half ends in a sharp downward curve with piercing eyes. The Salmon symbolizes instinct, determination and persistence. Salmon is also a symbol of abundance, wealth and prosperity because the Salmon is the primary food source for the Musqueam. It is also symbolic of dependability and renewal, representing the provider of life. Salmon in pairs is good luck.