Dylan Sprague is a Victoria, BC–based Indigenous artist whose work sits at the intersection of lineage, culture, and storytelling. His ancestry is rooted in the Haudenosaunee Six Nations and Anishinaabe territories of Ontario and the surrounding regions, with settler heritage also forming part of his identity.

Trained over fifteen years under prominent Northwest Coast carvers, including Carry Newman, Douglas LaFortune, and currently Moy Sutherland Jr., Dylan brings a high level of technical skill and refinement to his practice. This foundation allows him to explore a unique convergence of forms: the three-dimensional mastery of Northwest Coast carving and the rich narrative and symbolic frameworks of Woodland-style iconography, inspired by Norval Morrisseau.

Working primarily in red cedar, Dylan creates sculptures that embody the cosmologies and traditional stories of his heritage. His pieces are deeply process-driven, designed to come alive when shared with a viewer, inviting engagement with both narrative and material. Through his work, Dylan explores identity, lineage, and belonging, while creating spaces for reflection on the continuity of Indigenous knowledge, memory, and storytelling.

Dylan is also an adopted member of the Tallio family of the Nuxalk Nation from Bella Coola, BC. Holding the house name Qw’aykila under Chief Nanus (Mike Tallio), he maintains a relationship that underscores ongoing mentorship, kinship, and reciprocal responsibilities, which continue to shape his practice today.

Artist Statement:
“I believe art is another language of seeing and transforming the world around us, and it should be done so in a good way.” — Dylan Sprague