Artist Margaret August

Is a Two-Spirit, Coast Salish artist and is a member of shíshálh Nation. Margaret was born in 1983 in the traditional unceded L ək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories, now referred to as Victoria B.C. Margaret’s work is inspired by the archival art pieces of their ancestors in combination with their spiritual encounters with nature. Margaret originally began developing their artistic talents at an early age. They were introduced to Coast Salish art through the late Tlingit artist Mark Preston in 2016; to which then, lead Margaret to seek guidance and mentorship with Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas in 2016-2023. Blossoming into their cultural artform was a sign to Margaret of their life’s purpose.  Some of their artistic influences include renowned Coast Salish artist Susan Point, Dylan Thomas and John and Luke Marston (Coast Salish).   

​The mentorship Margaret received, has artistically expanded their talent and practice to creating art in multiple mediums such as serigraph and giclee prints, glass, cedar sandblasted pieces and following into advancement with wood carving.

​For more info you can check Margaret out on Facebook at Margaret August Art, or on Instagram, @salish_artist_margaret_august