This year is the 50th anniversary of Roy Henry Vickers’ career as an artist.

The marker is shared with another major milestone: his 79th birthday, which the renowned Tsimshian artist celebrated in early June.

Despite these commemorations, the Order of Canada and Order of B.C. recipient isn’t spending much time reflecting on his legacy.

“I don’t go there,” said Vickers . “It continues to be an inspirational ride, and inspiration is divine. I am in my 80th year, it’s like, I don’t have a lot of time left, so I’ve got to get busier as an artist.”

To help with that productivity, Vickers says, he just set up “a studio of my dreams.”

Those who know him can confirm Vickers isn’t one to look back.

“He’s always moving on to the next project, the next thing. I don’t think he spends too

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