Keep yourself organized in style with this bold red and black eagle design coin purse by artist Kelly Robinson. Its compact size makes it perfect for carrying coins, cards, or small items while adding a touch of artistry to your everyday accessories.

About the Artist:

Kelly Robinson, born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, has roots and family in Bella Coola, BC, with ties to both Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth nations. Exposed to First Nations artwork from an early age, he developed a passion for the unique design elements of Nuxalk artistry. His artistic journey began under the mentorship of Nuxalk artist Alvin Mack, and in 1997, he began painting and exploring Northwest Coast aesthetics. Over time, he became known for his carvings and jewellery, later expanded into other mediums such as bentwood boxes.

He refined his skills through formal education, graduating from the Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program at Vancouver’s Native Education College in 2010 and later from the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art in 2012. He also apprenticed under Haida jeweler James McGuire and participated in a mentorship program with Tim Paul, where he deepened his knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth storytelling and mask-making.

Kelly’s contributions to Indigenous art in British Columbia have earned him significant recognition, including the YVR Art Foundation Mid-Career Artist Scholarship in 2019 and the BC Achievement Fulmer Award in First Nations Art in 2020. His work is celebrated for its innovative approach, blending traditional Nuxalk design with contemporary techniques, such as reversing positive and negative space to create striking compositions. 

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Details:

• Artist: Kelly Robinson
• 5.25"W x 4.5"H

Keep yourself organized in style with this bold red and black eagle design coin purse by artist Kelly Robinson. Its compact size makes it perfect for carrying coins, cards, or small items while adding a touch of artistry to your everyday accessories.

About the Artist:

Kelly Robinson, born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, has roots and family in Bella Coola, BC, with ties to both Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth nations. Exposed to First Nations artwork from an early age, he developed a passion for the unique design elements of Nuxalk artistry. His artistic journey began under the mentorship of Nuxalk artist Alvin Mack, and in 1997, he began painting and exploring Northwest Coast aesthetics. Over time, he became known for his carvings and jewellery, later expanded into other mediums such as bentwood boxes.

He refined his skills through formal education, graduating from the Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program at Vancouver’s Native Education College in 2010 and later from the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art in 2012. He also apprenticed under Haida jeweler James McGuire and participated in a mentorship program with Tim Paul, where he deepened his knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth storytelling and mask-making.

Kelly’s contributions to Indigenous art in British Columbia have earned him significant recognition, including the YVR Art Foundation Mid-Career Artist Scholarship in 2019 and the BC Achievement Fulmer Award in First Nations Art in 2020. His work is celebrated for its innovative approach, blending traditional Nuxalk design with contemporary techniques, such as reversing positive and negative space to create striking compositions. 

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Details:

• Artist: Kelly Robinson
• 5.25"W x 4.5"H