About the Artist

Hello friends,

I was born on the breathtaking lands of Vancouver, British Columbia, and now make my home in Prince George — a place surrounded by the beauty of the rivers and forest.

I am a proud member of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation — with roots reaching to Kingcome Inlet, Alert Bay, and Gilford Island. This photo of my mother Ella and me holds deep meaning. She was born in Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island, just off the coast of Vancouver Island near Campbell River. Many of my most cherished memories come from those summers spent there — picking salal, uncovering old bottles, and gathering driftwood along the beaches where sea and sky meet in endless conversation.

My journey as an artist began in 2003, when my husband Brian and I took my mother to her home territory on Gilford Island — for the very first time. There, I met my Great-Great Uncle Sam, a master carver whose wisdom and artistry awakened something deep within me. I spent countless hours beside him, learning through stories, spirit, and silence. From that visit, I knew my path had found me — I was meant to be an artist.

Since that moment, I have walked a creative path guided by both ancestral memory and personal vision. I am a self-taught artist, creating in a fusion of Mid Coast Indigenous formline and contemporary expression. My works flow through many mediums — acrylics and oils on canvas, beaded jewelry using semi-precious stones and glass beads, cedar and devil’s club earrings, cedar and contemporary trading bead earrings, and smudge sprays. I am exploring more options in the creation of Indigenous medicinal products and hope to have them available soon. Each piece carries the essence of land, lineage, and spirit.

Today, I serve on the Board of Directors with Arts BC and continue my journey through mentorship in the Native Liaison role — helping to strengthen connections between culture, creativity, and community.

Thank you for taking the time to connect with my work. Every brushstroke and bead holds a story — one that honours the past, celebrates the present, and envisions the beauty of what’s yet to come.

With gratitude and light,
Diane Levesque-Majewski