Artist Details
George Manson
Tofino, BC
Nuu-chah-nulth
George Manson is from the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. He lives on Meares Island, across from Tofino, BC, in the small village of Opitsat.
George uses traditional designs in his wood carvings and paintings. Many of his pieces show transformation designs, such as wolf transforming into killer whale (the wolf of the sea) or Four Directions (Hummingbird/Human Transformation).
George shares his talent by giving demonstrations and workshops to children. He is a prolific carver, producing all manner of animals and paddles.
