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Willie Siwid [Siwiti]/Chief Hilamas/The One Able To Set Things Right/Smoky Top/Kwaxitola
A Legacy Woven in Cedar and Song: The Life of Willie Siwid Willie Siwid, also known by the profound titles Chief Hilamas, The One Able To Set Things Right, Smoky Top, and Kwaxitola, is a contemporary master carver deeply rooted in the traditions of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Born into a lineage steeped in artistic excellence, his life embodies a commitment to preserving and revitalizing the cultural heritage of his nation on Vancouver…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Willie Siwid [Siwiti]/Chief Hilamas/The One Able To Set Things Right/Smoky Top/Kwaxitola's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Willie Siwid [Siwiti]/Chief Hilamas/The One Able To Set Things Right/Smoky Top/Kwaxitola's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
