CULTURAL GROUP:
Coast Salish

BORN:
August 15, 1980

BIRTHPLACE:
Nanaimo, BC

Wesley Wyse was taught by his late stepfather, Coast Salish artist Joe Becker, and worked with him since 2009. He works in red and yellow cedar, and carves miniature talking sticks. Wesley has also learned engraving techniques from established artist Kelvin Thompson in the past.