Colours such as yellow hold symbolic significance in Patrick's work referencing the power of the sun. The combination of St’át’imc basket weaving designs hand carved into the surface of this vase and the deep earthy hues of its interior speak to the importance of St’át’imc First Nation's millennia old relationship with the many plant and soil communities they share their homelands with.

This combination of colour and pattern on this vessel makes it a real standout piece within the collection.

There are many plants which are of great importance to the Interior & Coast Salish Peoples of the Pacific Northwest and Patrick's roots vases reflect the vital role these plants play in the continuity of intangible and tangible cultural practices such as: canoe building, carving, weaving, saq̓úta (singing and dancing), medicine making and Indigenous Food Systems. Read More….

Patrick’s body of work also features an array of weaving patterns which take inspiration from both Interior Salish & Coast Salish basketry. Interior Salish & Coast Salish weaving is renowned for its astonishing intricacy and beauty and the knowledge of how to create vessels such as baskets for both ceremonial and practical use has been passed down through the generations for over 4,000 years. Read More….

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"Basket Weave" Small Ceramic Vase by Patrick Leach

£110.00

Quantity

Porcelain

Hand carved exterior with colourful interior glaze

Artist signature & date on base

9 x 9 x 5 cm
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Patrick Leach

St’át’imc First Nation, P’egpig’7lha (Frog) clan / Snuneymuxw First Nation

Unceded, Traditional & Ancestral St’át’imc First Nation Territory, T’ít’q’et [Lillooet, British Columbia], Canada.

Patrick Leach is a well established St’át’imc First Nation artist and ceramicist who is known for his uniquely carved ceramics which reflect P’egpig’7lha & Snuneymuxw territory landscapes, geometric basket and fishing patterns and ancient rock carvings. Patrick's ceramics are created using a decoration technique called sgraffito, whereby the surface of the ceramics are carved into between various phases of glazing and firing to create images and patterns by revealing the raw clay underneath. Patrick’s work is known for its fine finishing, colourful cloud-like glazes and bold, yet intricate weaving designs. His ceramics are of particular interest across North America as he is one of the only established First Nations potters working in the Pacific Northwest.

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