Spirit of the Ancestors
On view from February 12 – May 4, 2025.
Join us for the opening celebration on February 12th from 6 – 8 pm at the Gallery, artist will be in attendance.
This exhibition is a retrospective of Terrence Campbell's work. It celebrates his extraordinary jewelry work, showcasing his artistry across the full span of his career—from his early beginnings to his current creations. Terrence's silver jewelry combines traditional Northwest Coast and Southwestern design, offering a distinctive and innovative perspective in each piece.
Born in 1956 in Prince Rupert, BC, Terrence Campbell is an artist from the Wolf clan of the Tahltan Nation, with family roots in Telegraph Creek, BC. His Tahltan name, Eth-Cath-Kee, means "Teacher of the Children." He began designing and painting at fifteen and later shifted his focus to wood carving at the age of 22. Under the guidance of Tahltan/Tlingit master carver Dempsey Bob and his sister, master carver Dale Campbell, Terrence honed his craft. In 1982, he collaborated with Haida artist Alvin Adkins and Dale to carve a 30-foot totem pole, which stands beside the Museum of Northern British Columbia in Prince Rupert. In 1991, he and Dale carved another pole, presented as a gift to the people of Hong Kong through Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during Festival Canada '91.
Terrence first explored jewelry carving in 1980, but it wasn’t until 2000—when he participated in the Canadian Cultural Show in Phoenix, Arizona—that his passion for jewelry fully ignited. This experience introduced him to Southwestern jewelry, and he began studying Tufa casting with Navajo jeweler Rick Charlie. Today, Terrence divides his time between Arizona and British Columbia, creating pieces that reflect his diverse influences and deep cultural heritage.
Visit Us
We are located at 639 Hornby Street (between Georgia Street and Dunsmuir Street) in Downtown Vancouver. We are a little hard to find as our entrance is in a courtyard. Look for the sandwich board on Hornby Street and climb the short stairway.
A wheelchair accessible path is also located between Christ Church Cathedral and Cathedral Place on Georgia Street. This takes you through the courtyard and to the Gallery entrance.