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 Coast Tsimshian artist Heber Reece was born in
Klemtu (Bella Bella) in northern B.C. in 1955.
Heber’s parents hold important titles and
positions in their community. His mother is the
Matriarch of the Killer-whale Clan and his father is
the Chief of the Eagle Clan.
Heber began carving small wooden boats and totem
poles with a butcher knife when he was 12 years. His
teacher was nature. He continued working on his own
for the next 25 years and it wasn’t until he went to
K’san in Hazelton that he received formal training.
Among his teachers were Art Sterrit, Earl Muldoe and
Vernon Stephens. Although his preferred medium is
wood sculpture, Heber also paints and has recently
studied jewellery making in the Tsimshian tradition
with well-known artist Henry Green. In 1995, he
assisted in carving a 30’ pole for the Commonwealth
Games.
Heber has exhibited in galleries in Prince
Rupert, Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. He is presently
living in Terrace, B.C.
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