Artist Statement: Healing represents people living with mental illness and addiction, each face in the design represents a different stage in their healing and life journey. The moon is the strength and eyes that guide them to the light (happiness)…

Bio: Zac George is a member of the səlilwətaɬ Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Born and raised in North Vancouver, he now lives in Chehalis, BC. His work is inspired by his late grandparents, Chief Dan and Amy George, and Robert and Betty Edge. Zac studied carving with Don Joe of Chehalis and is proud to use the Coast Salish artistic style. He lives the rich cultural lifestyle of the Salish People: he is a hunter and a fisherman and follows the traditional spirituality practiced by his people.

AR Team: With support from the IM4 Media Lab, in collaboration with Tim Rolls and the Vancouver Mural Festival Winter Arts.