About the Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program logo
Rivershed is grateful to Kwantlen artist Brandon Gabriel – Kwelexwelsten, who worked with the Rivershed team to design the Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program logo. His artwork reflects the deep connection he has to the land and captures the values Foodlands is working to encompass. We are honoured he shared his creation with us.
The Foodlands pilot site is on Kwantlen First Nation territory, which is why it was important to us to work with an artist from Kwantlen First Nation.
The logo incorporates elements that symbolize water, food and wisdom, and represents the Indigenous-led collaborative spirit at the heart of the Foodlands program. Richelle Giberson, Rivershed’s Director of Communications and Design, worked with Brandon to design the logo based on his artwork.
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Meet the artist:
Brandon Gabriel – Kwelexwelsten
Born and raised on the Kwantlen First Nation Reserve in Fort Langley, BC, Brandon was educated in Cultural Anthropology, Visual Art, and Marketing at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Art from the prestigious Emily Carr University of Fine Art and Design.
A multi-talented contemporary mixed media artist, he specializes in painting, drawing, graphic design, architectural design concepts, and public art installations. Brandon’s work has been exhibited in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, USA, and across Canada.
Learn more about Brandon Gabriel – Kwelexwelsten and see more of his work on the Octopus Spirit website.
The Foodlands logo was supported through the Healthy Watershed Initiative, which is funded by the Government of British Columbia and delivered by Real Estate Foundation of BC in partnership with Watersheds BC.