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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Billy Childish, Salish Fishermen, 2022

Billy Childish U. K., b. 1959

Salish Fishermen, 2022
Archival print on paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
30.5 x 44 cm
© Billy Childish
£ 480.00 inc. VAT
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Billy Childish's 'Salish Fisherman' captures Indigenous fishing traditions through his expressionist style. The work depicts a fisherman rendered with Childish's bold, gestural brushwork and intense deep palette. The work pays...
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Billy Childish's 'Salish Fisherman' captures Indigenous fishing traditions through his expressionist style. The work depicts a fisherman rendered with Childish's bold, gestural brushwork and intense deep palette.

The work pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Salish people while reflecting Childish's interest in human experiences and traditional practices. His approach traverses history with contemporary artistic expression, creating a dialogue between past and present. The Salish Fisherman holds profound cultural and historical significance that spans millennia of Pacific Northwest Indigenous history. Today, the image of the Salish fisherman represents cultural continuity and environmental stewardship. It is a powerful reminder of sustainable fishing practices that maintained healthy salmon populations for thousands of years before European contact. The subject is a timely response to current discussions about Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship. The artist's evocative, emotionally charged style adds contemporary consideration to this historical subject.
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